Sales Team Leader

About the role

The Sales Team Leader will be based in Mbarara and will lead a sales team to achieve and exceed targets for Platinum Credit Limited, a micro‑finance provider focused on emergency and short‑term credit solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, develop and execute sales strategies to meet business objectives.
• Supervise, motivate and coach team members, monitoring performance and providing regular feedback.
• Prepare and present sales reports, analysing data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Identify new business prospects and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Ensure high standards of customer service across the team.
• Collaborate with senior management on market initiatives and compliance matters.
• Deliver training sessions and guidance to improve team effectiveness.

Required profile

• Proven sales expertise with target‑driven selling, prospecting and negotiation skills.
• Strong team‑management abilities, including leadership, coaching and performance monitoring.
• Excellent customer‑service orientation and client‑relationship management.
• Clear verbal and written communication, with presentation capabilities.
• Analytical mindset for evaluating sales data, market trends and performance metrics.
• Relevant experience in financial services, micro‑finance or consumer lending is highly beneficial.
• Diploma or degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or a related field is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and uphold high ethical standards.

Required skills