About the Organisation

True North Ltd is a premier consulting and talent solutions firm dedicated to unlocking potential through strategic human capital development, leadership training, and organizational transformation. Renowned for its expertise in executive search, talent management, and business advisory services, True North delivers tailored solutions to drive growth and excellence. The firm fosters a dynamic, inclusive work culture with opportunities for continuous learning and career development. 

Operating across industries like finance, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing, True North supports clients in Uganda and beyond, with a commitment to integrity, collaboration, and sustainable talent development through its CSR initiatives.

Job Summary

The Lubricants Manager will drive business growth and sales performance in the lubricants sector, managing new and existing customers in the assigned region. This temporary 6-month role focuses on executing the affiliate’s lubricant business strategy, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining health, safety, and quality standards.

Roles, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Contribute to formulating the affiliate’s Lubricants Business Strategy for retail network channels
• Execute the affiliate’s lubricant business strategy on the retail network channel
• Analyze market trends to adapt the route-to-market based on customer needs and competitor initiatives
• Lead efforts to meet customer commitments and ensure reciprocal delivery
• Understand and communicate technical, business, and marketing details of all lubricant brands sold
• Identify stakeholder training needs and conduct awareness and training for dealers, technicians, customer service attendants, and end customers
• Implement and monitor corporate health, safety, environment, and quality standards in lubricant activities
• Drive and monitor retail lubricants sales growth across all channels (bay, back court, forecourt)
• Track minimum stock levels to prevent stock-outs for each SKU at retail service stations
• Design, implement, and coordinate sales promotions for lubricants and specialty products
• Prepare sales reports and projections
• Oversee visual presentation and product merchandising at retail service stations
• Record and follow up on customer complaints and feedback
• Monitor warehouse stock balances to ensure no stock-outs or shortages
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Education, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Commerce, Economics, or a related professional qualification
• At least 3 years of experience in technical sales and marketing
• Good knowledge of specialties, lubricants, and petroleum products
• Key Skills:
  • Strong selling and negotiation skills
  • Effective management skills
  • Computer literacy

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter in PDF or MS Word format to recruitment5@truenorthafrica.comwith the subject line "Lubricants Manager" by 3 November 2025.

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All applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This is a temporary 6-month role.

Deadline: 3 November 2025