GENERAL MANAGER - MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY
Job Description:
Reporting Line: Managing Director
Location: KAMPALA, Uganda
Job Type: Full-time, Expatriate
1. Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to the motorcycle business, including sales, after-sales service, spare parts, customer experience, dealership management, and financial performance. The GM ensures sustainable growth, strong market positioning, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
2. Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership
- Sales & Market Growth
- After-Sales & Service Management
- Operations & Supply Chain
- Financial Management
- People Leadership
- Compliance & Risk Management
3. Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, or any related field.
- Masters degree or MBA is an added advantage.
- 5 - 10 years of experience in motorcycle, automotive, FMCG, or equipment saleswith at least 3 years in a senior management role.
- Knowledge of supply chain, workshop operations, and branch management.
- Experience in sales strategy, dealer management, and P&L ownership.
4. Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
- Excellent sales and business development skills.
- Deep understanding of motorcycle mechanics, supply chain, and after-sales service models.
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
- High integrity and ability to manage diverse teams.
- Customer-centric mindset and problem-solving skills.
5. Performance Indicators
- Achievement of sales and revenue targets.
- Profitability and cost control.
- Market share growth.
- Workshop efficiency and service turnaround time.
- Stock accuracy and inventory turnover.
- Customer satisfaction and retention.
- Team performance and staff productivity.
Required Skills:
Indicators Supply Chain Sales Strategy Financial Management Team Performance Spare Parts Turnover Operations Compliance Market Share Oversight P&L Cost Control Ownership Customer Experience Operational Efficiency Supply Decision-Making Mechanical Engineering Analytical Skills Risk Management Strategy Customer Satisfaction Business Development Engineering Business Leadership Sales Management