Octagon Uganda
Description
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
Department
Business Development – Pension and Insurance
Remuneration
The position offers a retainer plus commission compensation structure designed to reward business growth and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve agreed sales, revenue and insurance premium growth targets.
- Prospect, qualify, and convert new corporate and institutional clients for pension and insurance solutions.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective clients and business opportunities.
- Identity and secure new pension schemes, insurance accounts, and strategic business partnerships.
- Generate qualified leads through networking, referrals, industry events, and direct business development initiatives.
- Drive cross-functional efforts to ensure successful onboarding and implementation of new client accounts.
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts and consistently deliver against monthly, quarterly, and annual targets.
- Establish relationships with key decision-makers, including employers, trustees, boards, and industry stakeholders to facilitate new business acquisition.
- Prepare and submit periodic business development, pipeline, and performance reports to management
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales or a related field.
- Professional qualification in Insurance, Pensions, Sales, Marketing, or Financial Services is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ proven business development, sales, relationship management, or client acquisition experience within pensions, insurance or other financial services.
- Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales and revenue targets.
- Strong understanding of retirement benefits, pension schemes, insurance products, and the regulatory environment.
- Experience in proposal writing, tender preparation, and contract negotiations.
How to apply
Send your CV and cover letter as an attachment to HR@octagonafrica.com
Deadline: 28th October, 2026