General Manager

SUMMARY :

An established commercial vehicle and equipment business is seeking a General Manager  to lead the turnaround and growth of its  heavy-duty truck, trailer, and yellow equipment divisions . This is a senior leadership role with  full P&L responsibility , focused on driving sales growth, strengthening aftersales performance, expanding regional presence, and embedding strong operational discipline.

POSITION INFO :

General Manager – Commercial Vehicles & Equipment

Location : Kampala, Uganda (with frequent regional travel)

Key Responsibilities :

• Sales & Business Growth (Primary Focus) : Develop and execute growth strategies for : Heavy-duty trucksTrailersYellow equipment (construction & mining)Deliver sales targets across Uganda and regional marketsBuild and manage key accountsDrive fleet, tender, and project-based salesEstablish and manage regional distributors, dealers, and agentsMaintain strong relationships with OEM partners and suppliers
• Aftersales, Parts & Service : Grow parts and service as a profitable business unitStrengthen workshop productivity, service turnaround times, and warranty management
• Operations & Financial Management : Full ownership of P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow
• Leadership & Team Development : Lead and develop sales, aftersales, parts, and support teams
• Strategy & Market Development : Identify new growth opportunities such as CKD / SKD assembly, local fabrication partnerships, and financing or leasing solutionsMonitor competitor activity, pricing, and regulatory changesRepresent the business with OEMs, government bodies, and industry stakeholders

Key Requirements :

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