Job Title: Sales Executive (2 Career Positions)
Victoria University is one of Uganda’s newest universities which stands out as a pivot of academic excellence, offering a fresh and intellectually thriving environment that nurtures critical and progressive thinkers and pushes pedagogical boundaries.
The University is committed to the advancement of higher education in the country and the East African region by establishing exemplary, specialised and employment-oriented education.
Our backbone is solid, as we are backed by the Ruparelia Group which is notable in the education sector in Uganda and has under its portfolio the renowned Kampala International School Uganda and Kampala Parents’ School.
Job Summary: The Sales Executives will be tasked to achieve set sales and market
penetration targets in health insurance through excellent sales planning and account management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Achieve revenue targets as set by the line manager
- Achieve customer / company recruitment targets as set by the line manager
- Frequently review sales performance priorities with the line manager
- Pursue new customer opportunities in the area as may be assigned from time to time
- Responsible for proper and sufficient product knowledge dissemination by ensuring customer knowledge and understanding of all VUHC insurance health services on offer
- Strive to improve visibility of VUHC services and products at customer premises
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (sales, marketing etc.)
- Possess the ability to work in a team
- Willingness and ability to learn quickly
- Working knowledge of computer software programs, especially MS Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
- Possession of a positive and resilient attitude alongside a passion for sales
- Possession of sales experience in the healthcare insurance sector will be of an added advantage
How to Apply for the job:
Applications comprising of an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (with 3 professional referees) and copies of academic and professional certificates should be hand delivered, posted or e-mailed to:
Human Resources Manager
Victoria University Healthcare Centre
Plot 54 B, Kira Road, Kamwokya (behind the Uganda
Cares building)
P.O. Box 72587, Kampala, Uganda OR
E-mail to: shamsa.mungoma@vuhc.ug
Deadline: Friday, 9th May 2014 at 5:00pm.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted within 8 weeks of the closing date.