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Travel: 20% (domestic)
Start date: July 1st, 2025
Reporting line: CEO
About Us
We are Zembo, the start-up paving the way to the e-mobility revolution in Africa. Zembo sells electric motorcycles to commercial users and offers Batteries as a Service (BaaS) via a network of stations. After six years of operation, Zembo is the most experienced and innovative African provider of electric motorcycles and battery swaps on the continent. We are committed to local value creation, partnerships and locally driven solutions. We are scaling up in Uganda and beginning pilots in new geographies, providing an affordable and environmentally responsible mobility solution.
About the Role
The Director of Sales and Marketing is responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market share, and building brand equity for Zembo in Uganda and across the East African region. This role leads both strategic and operational aspects of sales and marketing, overseeing customer acquisition, retention, distribution partnerships, rider financing, and brand positioning.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Strategy & Execution
Marketing & Brand Management
Customer & Market Insights
Team Leadership & Partnerships
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in sales and marketing, including 2+ years in a senior leadership role
- Demonstrated experience using social media business advertising platforms to manage ad campaigns and lead generation
- Good Knowledge of campaign building, AB testing for the different campaigns, and utilizing them for the sales lead generation process.
- Strong Knowledge of lead conversion, customer retention, and the lead generation cycle.
- Experience in automotive, motorcycle, mobility, or energy sectors is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of go-to-market models, channel sales, and customer acquisition in emerging markets.
- Demonstrated success in scaling commercial operations in a growth-stage company.
- Demonstrated mastery of marketing content development and digital sales tools meeting global brand standards
Key Skills
- Strategic thinking and hands-on execution
- Strong leadership and team management
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Proficiency in CRM tools, digital marketing, and data analysis
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and mission-driven environment
Vacancy title:
Head of Sales and Marketing
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Sales & Retail]
Jobs at:
Zembo
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, June 19 2025
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Travel: 20% (domestic)
Start date: July 1st, 2025
Reporting line: CEO
About Us
We are Zembo, the start-up paving the way to the e-mobility revolution in Africa. Zembo sells electric motorcycles to commercial users and offers Batteries as a Service (BaaS) via a network of stations. After six years of operation, Zembo is the most experienced and innovative African provider of electric motorcycles and battery swaps on the continent. We are committed to local value creation, partnerships and locally driven solutions. We are scaling up in Uganda and beginning pilots in new geographies, providing an affordable and environmentally responsible mobility solution.
About the Role
The Director of Sales and Marketing is responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market share, and building brand equity for Zembo in Uganda and across the East African region. This role leads both strategic and operational aspects of sales and marketing, overseeing customer acquisition, retention, distribution partnerships, rider financing, and brand positioning.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Strategy & Execution
Marketing & Brand Management
Customer & Market Insights
Team Leadership & Partnerships
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in sales and marketing, including 2+ years in a senior leadership role
- Demonstrated experience using social media business advertising platforms to manage ad campaigns and lead generation
- Good Knowledge of campaign building, AB testing for the different campaigns, and utilizing them for the sales lead generation process.
- Strong Knowledge of lead conversion, customer retention, and the lead generation cycle.
- Experience in automotive, motorcycle, mobility, or energy sectors is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of go-to-market models, channel sales, and customer acquisition in emerging markets.
- Demonstrated success in scaling commercial operations in a growth-stage company.
- Demonstrated mastery of marketing content development and digital sales tools meeting global brand standards
Key Skills
- Strategic thinking and hands-on execution
- Strong leadership and team management
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Proficiency in CRM tools, digital marketing, and data analysis
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and mission-driven environment
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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