Optica Limited
Business Development Manager
Lusaka
Full-Time
Mid-Level
Posted 2 Sept 2026
Due 2 Oct 2026
Financial Services
Real Estate
Optica Limited
Business Development Manager
Lusaka
Full-Time
Mid-Level
Posted 2 Sept 2026
Due 2 Oct 2026
Financial Services
Real Estate
Key Performance Areas & Responsibilities
1. Insurance & Corporate Partnership Growth
- Secure and maintain Optica’s inclusion on the panels of all optical insurance providers, corporate in-house medical schemes, and parastatal organizations across Uganda.
- Develop tailored growth strategies for existing insurance partners based on ground realities, localized market dynamics, and customer demographics to maximize monthly volume.
- Build direct relationships with corporate HR and wellness leads to drive brand visibility and exclusive optical coverage partnerships.
2. Operational Excellence & Service Delivery Alignment
- Monitor and resolve service delivery gaps between Optica and insurance support teams, focusing on pre-authorization Turnaround Times (TATs) and member query resolution.
- Serve as the primary escalation link to streamline processing workflows, ensuring high-grade service delivery and minimal friction for insured members.
- Coordinate with internal finance and operations teams to guarantee seamless claim processing, accurate billing, and timely payment collection.
3. Retail Network Expansion & Location Intelligence
- Support retail network growth by assessing real estate dynamics, foot traffic potential, and demographic feasibility for new store locations in Kampala and secondary cities.
- Map out prospective commercial hubs, shopping centers, and high-density corporate zones suitable for new retail store launches.
- Track local competitor presence, pricing shifts, and retail developments to maintain market competitiveness.
4. Brand Activation & Field Engagement
- Plan and execute offline and digital B2B brand activations, medical camps, and wellness drives to drive walk-in traffic to branch locations.
- Conduct regular field visits to engage store personnel, gather operational feedback, and ensure alignment between field sales efforts and corporate growth targets.
Duties & Accountabilities
- Reporting: Maintain structured daily, weekly, and monthly pipelines detailing partner engagement metrics, onboarding milestones, clear timelines, and measurable revenue impact.
- Market Intelligence: Deliver periodic competitor analysis and actionable market recommendations to senior management.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the strategic ambassador for Optica across insurance, corporate, and real estate sectors.
How to Apply
Apply by emailing: milka.nduku@optica.africa
