Sales Team Lead

SunCulture is a leading agriculture and climate technology company, recognised as Africa’s largest solar irrigation provider and named among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. They are seeking a driven Sales Team Lead to manage field sales teams across an assigned region in Uganda, helping smallholder farmers access life-changing solar-powered solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and recruit motivated, goal-oriented sales agents capable of meeting company targets
• Train and onboard new sales agents, setting them up for success with SunCulture’s products and KPIs
• Conduct daily and weekly check-ins with the team to maximise productivity
• Manage, track, and report on lead generation and the sales processes of all agents
• Coordinate after-sales customer service to reinforce brand strength and customer loyalty
• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager to establish clear, ambitious sales KPIs for the team
• Monitor sales pipelines and actively drive closures on SunCulture product targets
• Build strong rapport with clients, community partners, and local stakeholders to ensure full cluster utilisation

Requirements

• Proven experience in a sales role within the energy sector
• Demonstrated track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas
• Strong leadership abilities and outstanding interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking and planning capability with the ability to manage a team toward set outcomes
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and sales targets
• Passion for irrigation and solid knowledge of industry trends relevant to SunCulture’s mission
• Independent thinker with proactive decision-making capabilities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Excellent time management skills at both personal and team level
• A diploma or degree is an added advantage

How to Apply

Apply through the employer’s official page: https://sunculture.freshteam.com/jobs/c_b7DkSJoxD_/sales-team-lead-multiple-locations#applicant-form.