Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
Platinum Credit (U) Ltd Job Opportunity: Sales Team Leadership
Employer: Platinum Credit (U) Ltd
Location: Kampala Metropolitan Area and Upcountry Branches
Job Category: Sales and Marketing / Business Management
Platinum Credit (U) Ltd is seeking a qualified and results-oriented professional to supervise and coordinate sales team activities across its Kampala Metropolitan and upcountry branches.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales performance, recruiting and developing Independent Sales Agents, and ensuring the achievement of disbursement and portfolio quality targets while maintaining compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
Sales Agent Recruitment and Development: Recruit, onboard, train, and retain at least 15 active Independent Sales Agents every month.
Sales Growth and Customer Acquisition: Drive daily lead generation, customer acquisition, and sales conversion activities to achieve team targets.
Field Team Supervision: Monitor and supervise field teams to ensure compliance with approved route plans, work schedules, and operational guidelines.
Coaching and Training: Conduct regular coaching sessions, training, and field support activities to improve product knowledge, sales skills, and team performance.
Performance Monitoring: Track team productivity and sales results through daily, weekly, and monthly performance reviews.
Performance Improvement: Provide continuous feedback, motivation, and guidance to Sales Agents to strengthen individual and team performance.
Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and submit accurate reports on sales activities, agent recruitment, training sessions, and overall team achievements.
Team Leadership: Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and a high-performance culture across the sales team.
Required Qualifications and Work Experience
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Sales, or a related field from a recognised institution.
At least two years of experience in sales or marketing.
A minimum of one year of experience in a leadership role.
Required Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following attributes:
Strong leadership skills: Ability to supervise, motivate, and guide sales teams towards achieving set targets.
Excellent communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities for effective engagement with customers, team members, and management.
Computer proficiency: Ability to use computer applications for reporting, performance tracking, and daily operational tasks.
Credit and lending knowledge: A strong understanding of credit assessment, lending policies, and customer acquisition processes.
Who Should Consider This Opportunity?
This opportunity is suitable for experienced sales and marketing professionals with team leadership experience, strong customer acquisition skills, and the ability to manage field operations and drive measurable sales results.
Candidates who can recruit and develop sales teams, monitor performance, and maintain high operational standards may find this role particularly relevant to their experience.
Application Note: Applicants should confirm the official application procedure and deadline with Platinum Credit (U) Ltd before submitting their applications. An application deadline and application link were not provided in the supplied job details.
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