Supervisor Job Vacancy at Finance Trust Uganda Ltd

Job Title: Business Development Supervisor – (1 Position )
The position is based at Head Office and it reports to the Head of Marketing.

Job Purpose.
To oversee the planning and development of new deposit and remittance business lines from
potential partners and identifying new business opportunities from existing partners. It is also
responsible for managing the operations of the direct sales function.

Key outputs:
• Managing the relationship with the company’s business partners.
• Achievement of set targets on the savings products & value added services.
• Providing leadership to the Direct Sales Team.
• Supporting the Head of Marketing in implementing activities that create demand for
company products & services.

Key Responsibilities:
• Identity new business partners for the company.
• Manage the company’s relationship with the new & existing business partners.
• Develop a deposit mobilization plan in line with the company’s deposit mobilization
strategy.
• Develop deposit mobilization procedures and documentation necessary for the effective
operations of the direct sales function.
• Train, mentor and manage the performance of the direct sales team.
• Grow the savings portfolio through adequate sales and marketing efforts within the set
plans.




Finance Trust is one of the oldest Microfinance Institutions in Uganda having
started its operations in 1984. The company is licensed and regulated by
Bank of Uganda as a Microfinance Deposit Taking Institution (MDI) and is
recognized as a key player and part of Uganda’s formal financial sector.
The company has one of the largest branch networks in Uganda with
• Monitor the suitability of the savings products through regular customer visits, contact, and
market surveys.
• Prepare monthly reports from the different deposit business lines i.e. free savings, FDRs,
and remittance.


Minimum Requirements:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or any other related discipline
from a recognized university.
• Three (3) years in a similar position gained from a financial institution.
• Knowledge of the microfinance business will be an added advantage.
• Good sales & marketing skills.
• Good customer care skills.
• Good oral & written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good leadership skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Good personal presentation.
• Willingness to frequently travel upcountry.

How to Apply:
Suitable candidates should submit their applications which should include; photocopies
of academic documents and testimonials, a CV with at least three referees to the Head of
Human Resource, Uganda Finance Trust Limited, Plot 115 & 121, Katwe, and P.O. Box 6972,
Kampala, Uganda. Closing date for submission of the applications is 10th February, 2012.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 10th February 2012