Business Development Associate
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | May 22, 2025 |
Category | Business Development Management |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | UGX |
Description

JOB DETAILS:
About Us:
True African is a forward-thinking fintech company driving digital transformation in Uganda. We develop and deliver technology that simplifies financial services—making it easier, faster, and more secure for businesses and individuals to send, receive, and manage money. Our goal is to bridge the gap between traditional finance and modern digital needs.
The Role:
We’re looking for a results-driven and growth-minded Business Development Associate to join our expanding team. This role goes beyond traditional sales—you'll be identifying key partnerships, driving adoption of our fintech solutions, and helping clients unlock new value through our APIs and platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across fintech, banking, and enterprise sectors.
• Build and manage a pipeline of qualified leads, from outreach to closing.
• Deliver compelling product presentations and demos to prospects.
• Collaborate with technical teams to align client needs with solution capabilities.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and identify upselling opportunities.
• Track performance metrics, sales activity, and market trends.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• 2–4 years of experience in sales, business development, or account management—preferably in a fin-tech, SaaS, or digital solutions company.
• Strong understanding of digital payments, APIs, USSD and SMS.
• Proven track record of closing deals and meeting sales targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently.
• Tech-savvy, with the ability to understand client pain points and offer value-driven solutions.
Why Join Us:
• Be part of a dynamic team shaping Africa’s digital transformation.
• Work with innovative products used by leading players in fintech and telecom.
• Competitive compensation.
• Room for career growth in a rapidly scaling company.