Job Title: Branch Manager – Greater Kampala
Organisation: Lapaire
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Lapaire is a fast-growing and committed pan-African company that is revolutionizing the Eyewear market in Africa. The Lapaire Group was created in 2018 in Kenya and already has close to 100 Optical Shops and over 450 employees in Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Mali, Benin, Togo and Senegal.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Senior Branch Manager will lead operations in one of Lapaire’s Optical Centers in Uganda.
- This is a key leadership role, responsible for branch performance and also for driving new growth strategies, strengthening B2B partnerships, and boosting B2C sales.
- The Branch Manager will work closely with the Operations Manager and Area Managers, managing a team of Sales Representatives and an Eye Specialist (Optometrist or OCO).
- Know & Own the Business and serve its customers
- Knowledgeable about products and their benefits, as well as about customers’ needs
- Increase brand notoriety and awareness around clear sight to all potential customers
- Drive the growth of sales, achieve and surpass sales targets
- Engage in Business Development, gather market intelligence and insights
- Lead and inspire a team
- Build and train a solid and united team, by sharing knowledge and sales experience, foster a great culture, and drive sustainable business growth
- Manage, motivate, inspire and support the team in their daily work, allocate tasks, lead meetings with them
- Support the team to hit and surpass the targets – vision tests done, cash collected and net promoter score (customer satisfaction)
- Manage Branch finances & stock
- Keep finances up to date, recording all deposits & purchases
- Ensure excellent stock management, loss & shrinkage prevention
- Prepare finance reports to the management team
- Maintain a clean & presentable shop
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ proven experience in business, retail, or branch management.
- Demonstrated success in
- driving sales growth, managing teams, and implementing performance-boosting strategies.
- Strong background in customer service and business operations.
- Proficient in financial reporting, data analysis, and tools such as Excel.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Personal Attributes for Success
Strategic & Growth-Oriented:
- Able to spot opportunities and turn them into results.
Strong Leader & Motivator:
- Skilled at inspiring and managing people to perform at their best.
Accountable & Trustworthy:
- Integrity and responsibility guide your work.
Ambitious & Results-Driven:
- Always aiming higher, beyond just meeting targets.
Organized & Reliable:
- Run your branch with professionalism and structure.
Customer-Focused & Empathic:
- Able to connect with and serve diverse customers.
Negotiator:
- Comfortable building partnerships and driving win–win outcomes.
- Ready for the challenge? Apply now!
- Please note that the base salary ranges from 1M to 1.3M UGX monthly.
- Please note that we intend to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic.
- If you do not hear from us within two weeks, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
- This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36Job Title: Loan Officer
Organisation: Baikal Finance Services
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Baikal Finance Services is a subsidiary of Premidis, focused on providing reliable financial solutions to businesses and individuals across Uganda. Founded in 2025, Baikal Financial Services is dedicated to promoting financial inclusion and sustainable development in Uganda. We focus on providing innovative financial solutions that help entrepreneurs access modern technology.
Job Summary: We’re hiring a Loan Officer at Baikal Financial Services Ltd in Kampala, Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Loan Origination & Appraisal:
- Identify, appraise, and recommend viable loan applications for approval.
- Conduct thorough credit assessments and verify customer, business, and collateral information.
- Ensure loan applications comply with company credit policy and risk guidelines.
- Disburse approved loans accurately and in a timely manner.
Portfolio Management:
- Manage and grow an assigned loan portfolio within approved risk limits.
- Monitor loan performance and maintain high portfolio quality.
- Identify early warning signs of default and recommend corrective action.
- Track delinquency trends to minimize Portfolio at Risk (PAR).
Field Operations:
- Conduct field visits to assess business viability and confirm loan purpose.
- Verify customer residence, business premises, and guarantor details.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records.
- Follow up on early arrears before accounts deteriorate.
Customer Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain professional relationships with customers and referral networks.
- Educate customers on loan terms, obligations, and repayment schedules.
- Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly.
- Ensure fair, ethical, and transparent dealings with all customers.
Reporting & Compliance:
- Prepare accurate daily, weekly, and monthly loan appraisal and portfolio reports.
- Ensure compliance with credit policy, KYC, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain proper documentation for all loan files.
Fraud Prevention:
- Identify suspicious or fraudulent loan applications.
- Verify customer information diligently during appraisal and disbursement.
- Report suspected fraud immediately and support investigations when required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, — Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience in loan origination, credit analysis, banking, or microfinance is mandatory.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and achieve performance targets.
- Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills.
- Valid riding permit is mandatory.
- High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to hr@baikalfinance.ug . Please use the subject line: Application – Loan Officer.
Deadline: 20th July 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12