Insurance Sales Representative

About the role

An insurance agency is hiring a full-time, on-site Sales Representative in Kampala, reporting to the Insurance Agency Manager within the Sales and Marketing department. The representative identifies and engages prospective clients, presents insurance services and builds long-term relationships that drive revenue growth.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct market outreach, schedule and attend client meetings, prepare proposals, follow up on leads and close sales.
• Maintain accurate sales records and give feedback to improve service offerings.
• Collaborate with colleagues on business planning, advertising and business development to align sales with organizational goals.
• Meet and exceed sales targets while delivering a professional and supportive experience to clients.

Required profile

• Strong client outreach, relationship-building and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to close sales and meet targets.
• Experience in business planning, advertising or business development, able to turn service benefits into clear value propositions.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills, good listening and clear explanation of concepts.
• Good organization and time management, able to handle multiple leads, follow-ups and meetings.
• Comfortable working on-site in Kampala, with knowledge of the local business environment and willingness to make field visits.
• Diploma or degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field preferred, or equivalent practical commercial experience.
• Previous sales, customer service or account management experience is an advantage; training or consulting experience is a plus.

Required skills

• Basic proficiency with office productivity tools such as email, spreadsheets and presentation software, with willingness to learn sales applications.