Organisation: Vegol Limited
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
Reports to: Sales and Marketing Manager
About US:
Vegol Limited is one of the great success stories of the Ugandan business world; the company has over the years grown into one of the key players in the FMCG industry. We manufacture cooking oils, laundry bar soaps, trading in bathing soaps and Detrex antibacterial soaps, as well as baking fats for bakeries. All these products can be found in every home and tabletop across Uganda and parts of East African countries. Vegol Limited is committed to producing safe & quality products which deliver on the promise of quality lives in Uganda and East Africa
Job Summary: We are seeking highly motivated, driven, and customer-focused Sales Representatives to recover and expand our market share within the greater Kampala metropolitan business areas. The ideal candidate will drive sales, acquire new customers, and enhance brand visibility.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attain sales growth by SKUs and ensure that the full range of products are available at each Network partner
- Identify and acquire new customers, including retailers, wholesalers, and distributors
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers to maximize sales opportunities.
- Actively promote and sell Vegol’s soap and oil brands, ensuring proper product placement in the market.
- Conduct regular market visits to monitor competitor activities, customer feedback, and market trends.
- Ensure timely order placements, deliveries, and collections while addressing any customer concerns.
- Work closely with the sales and marketing team to implement promotional campaigns and strategies.
- Provide daily and weekly reports on sales performance, customer acquisition, and challenges faced.
- Achieve and exceed assigned sales targets while ensuring customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.
- And any other duty as assigned by the line manager or an authorized person.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field with riding permit
- Minimum Years of Experience: At least three (3) years’ experiences in working with distributors, wholesalers, and retailers in the FMCG sector, preferably in soaps, oils, or household products.
- Competencies: Strong negotiation, communication, and customer relationship management skills. Highly aggressive, results-driven, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently. Ability to analyze market trends and develop strategies to increase sales.
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets with the ability to ride a motorbike to deliver stock to the customers at all customer levels.
How to Apply:
Applications to be submitted physically to the Human Resource Office, P.O BOX 966 Kyungu, Mukono or electronically at [email protected] and [email protected]
Deadline: 15th March 2025
