Animal Health Company Business Manager Job in Uganda

Job Title: Business Manager – Uganda
Job Code: BM-U/CKB/150710

Number of Positions Open: 1
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Summary: Our client is a leading animal health company in East and Central Africa that deliver high quality products and solutions for livestock farming that is unparalleled in the region.

Job Summary: Our client is looking for an exceptional Business Manager with a solutions mindset to
focus on the Ugandan market.
The Business Manager will be responsible for financial performance, commercial development and business processes for the organization.
The post holder will also be responsible for managing the sales team.

This is a leadership role, so it is important that the successful candidate has the maturity or experience to influence both the Sales team and contacts in the industry.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Management of the sales system to meet set targets
• Manage an expense budget
• Development of annual budgets, goals and objectives for the organization
• Expanding the existing customer base
• Developing the existing product offering to enhance the company’s commercial position
• Marketing and communicating the service to existing customers and veterinary professionals through direct contact and marketing materials.
• Identifying and negotiating commercial and collaborative research opportunities for introduction of new products in the market

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years’ management experience
• Experience in animal health, agro-chemical or the pharmaceutical industry
• A degree holder. Agricultural, nutritional, veterinary or pharmaceutical related degrees and qualifications are an added advantage
• An MBA is an added advantage
• Sales and marketing experience in a distribution business at a leadership level
• Demonstrable track record of identifying and delivering on commercial initiatives.

Desired Knowledge and Skills

• Commercial awareness
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good process and technical understanding,
• Good people management and leadership skills, with proven ability to build and manage successful teams.
• Knowledge of vet pharma or agro-chemical industry
• Links with the agricultural industry

How to Apply
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Business Manager – Uganda Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your resume.