Sales and Marketing · Full-time
Direct employerBusiness Development Lead - Exports M/F
Africa Global Logistics Uganda
KampalaSenior · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 19 Oct 2026

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MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES DETAILS
Business Growth
- Analyse and profile client accounts based on performance, value and potential and generate.
periodic reports.
- Determine the crucial needs of key clients and ensure that they receive first-class customer care and service.
- Develop a strategy for managing key accounts and ensure its implementation.
- Conduct regular customer satisfaction surveys and make necessary improvements for key accounts.
- Develop pricing structures for key clients.
- Resolve disputes and maintain client relationships to promote client retention.
- Conduct account reviews.
- Analyse and adapt new strategies to react to changing business trends.
- Conduct client visits based on target prospects.
- Generate weekly sales reports and submit to management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations, Customer Service, and Finance teams to ensure seamless, service delivery, and profitability.
- Participate in internal planning meetings to align customer requirements with operational capabilities and trade-lane capacities.
- Support the implementation of CRM systems by logging interactions and updating pipeline stages regularly.
Reporting & Performance Management
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports on pipeline performance, conversion rates, and customer activity.
. Ensure accurate CRM data entry and reporting to support visibility and management decision-making.
- Track key metrics including TEU volumes, gross margin, and account retention.
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EDUCATION
- Minimum undergraduate level standard
- A master's degree in marketing will be an added advantage
- CIMA (added advantage)
EXPERIENCE
Preference 5 years of related sales working experience in Logistics/Freight Forwarding
COMPETENCES
- Entrepreneurial and commercially minded
- Results-driven with strong accountability
- Strategic and analytical thinker
- Customer-focused with a partnership mindset
- Resilient, adaptable, and self-motivated
- Collaborative and team-oriented
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Self driven
- Resilient
- Results oriented
- Integrity
- Interpersonal Relations
- Team Player
- Presentable
- Proactive
Qualifications
- Business Degree
- Diploma in Sales & Marketing
- Knowledge of the freight industry