Job Title: Sales Executive – IT Products
Organisation: Career Options Africa Group
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: UGX 26,101,764
About Organisation:
Career Options Africa Ltd, founded in Kenya in 2003, is a top HR consulting firm in nine African countries. We specialize in recruitment, HR outsourcing, immigration support, and serve as a leading Executive Search Agency for regional talent. We also provide PEOs Services for diverse business needs. In 2016, a strategic decision was made to focus on HR Outsourcing and Business facilitation in East Africa starting with expansion to Tanzania followed by Uganda and Rwanda in 2017. We expanded to Burundi and DR Congo in 2020.
Job Summary: As the sales executive, you will spearhead the sales and business development efforts, leveraging your deep understanding of Uganda markets and the potential of the Pan African landscape. Your primary responsibility will be to generate revenue through the sale of products or services. You will be responsible for managing key client accounts, developing new business opportunities, and meeting or exceeding sales targets. Your role will involve building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, identifying their needs, and providing them with appropriate solutions. You will generate sales via desk research, prepare Technical and Commercial Bids for Tenders. You will collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and contribute to the growth and success of the company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop new business opportunities to achieve sales targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and key stakeholders.
- Conduct market research to identify potential customers and their needs.
- Present and demonstrate products or services to prospective clients.
- Working closely with Sales to ensure the successful closure of the sales process.
- Prepare cost estimates and technical proposals such that it meets client’s requirement.
- Managing the sales bid process by responding to RFIs & RFP.
- Carrying out tender responses, answering and expanding on functional / technical requirements within complex tender documents of potential clients
- Assist the sales team in qualifying potential customers. Working with the Pre-Sales Manager and the Business Development Manager to ensure that all sales documentation and collateral is kept up to date and relevant.
- Negotiate and close sales deals, ensuring favourable terms and conditions.
- Prepare and deliver sales proposals, presentations, and contracts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve any issues or concerns.
- Stay updated with industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions.
- Provide timely and accurate sales reports, forecasts, and other relevant information to management.
- Participate in sales meetings, conferences, and events to network and promote the company’s products or services.
- Train and mentor junior sales team members, providing guidance and support.
- Hands on experience in working with Microsoft Office and Sales CRM tools related to the account manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The job holder should have the following qualifications.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing, Business or related field. MBA or Masters in Business is an added advantage.
- At least 3 years of experience in SaaS sales/business development
- Ability to handle bid and tender processes
- Good understanding of B2B sales
The Right Person For The Job The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must have flexibility of travel in line with Sales activities.
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON
We are offering the successful candidate a monthly salary of USD 600 – USD 700.
How to Apply:
Send CV only to [email protected] by 30th November 2025 subject heading, Sales Executive (IT Products) – Uganda. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates called for an interview as soon as their CVs are received. Kindly indicate your current, last, or expected salary in the CV.
Deadline: 30th November 2025
Candidates who do not hear from us by this date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36