English & School Education Project Manager
British Council
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Category: Marketing, Sales & PR
Employment Type: Full-time
Status: Open & Active
seeking a dynamic and results-driven English & School Education Project Manager to spearhead commercial growth and customer acquisition operations based in Kampala.
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In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will lead strategic sales initiatives, build enduring commercial relationships with business partners and retail distributors, and expand the organization's market footprint. The position requires a commercially astute professional with superior negotiation skills, high energy, and a dedication to service excellence.
### About the Employer
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Drive revenue generation, market expansion, and customer acquisition targets across Kampala and surrounding territories.
- Manage key commercial client relationships, distributor networks, and retail partner accounts for British Council.
- Execute direct sales promotions, field activations, and product demonstration campaigns to exceed monthly targets.
- Monitor competitor pricing, product availability, and market share trends across Ugandan retail and trade channels.
- Deliver persuasive commercial pitches, contract negotiations, and formal quotation presentations to prospective clients.
- Oversee inventory replenishment, stock display standards, and product merchandising across designated outlets.
- Ensure rigorous adherence to commercial credit policies, timely invoice reconciliations, and payment collections.
- Prepare weekly sales pipeline forecasts, customer feedback summaries, and territory performance reports for management.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 to 5 years of progressive experience in direct sales, retail management, or business development in Uganda.
- Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding ambitious sales quotas and expanding client portfolios.
- Strong interpersonal communication, persuasive negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.
- Proficiency in point-of-sale (POS) systems, CRM software, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
- Deep understanding of the Ugandan consumer market dynamics, trade channels, and regional distribution networks.
Verified vacancy originally published on 2026-11-03. Discovered via verified recruitment channels.