Bahuriire Flavia
Lubowa
Summary
Dynamic Business Development Officer with a proven track record at Octagon Insurance Brokers Limited, excelling in client acquisition and relationship management. Expert in market research and proposal writing, driving significant revenue growth while fostering strong client connections. Adaptable and skilled in delivering persuasive sales presentations to secure new business opportunities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Octagon Insurance Brokers Limited-
Business Development Officer
kampala
08.2025 - Current
- Drove business growth through client acquisition, relationship management, and strategic partnerships.
- Conducted market research and competitive analysis to guide product positioning and sales strategies.
- Prepared proposals, bids, and prequalification documents, securing new business opportunities.
- Supported marketing initiatives and represented the company at industry and stakeholder engagements.
- Monitored client accounts to ensure retention, satisfaction, and revenue growth.
Financial Sales Consultant-
Prudential insurance
Kampala
01.2021 - 07.2025
- Advised clients on tailored insurance and financial solutions to meet long-term goals.
- Built and managed a portfolio of individual and corporate clients through prospecting and referrals.
- Delivered persuasive sales presentations, and closed policies to drive revenue growth.
- Maintained strong client relationships, ensuring policy renewals, and cross-selling opportunities.
Administrator
Simples Entertainment Limited-
Kampala
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Coordinated administrative and logistical support for event planning and execution.
- Managed client correspondence, bookings, and documentation with efficiency and professionalism.
- Oversaw vendor and supplier relations, ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services.
- Maintained accurate records, budgets, and reports to support event operations.
- Supported the events team with scheduling, resource allocation, and on-site coordination.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Makerere University
01.2016
UACE -
Makerere College school
Mulawa01.2015
UCE -
Our lady of Good counsel
01.2013
PLE -
St. Thereza Gayaza Girls school
01.2009
Skills
- Client acquisition and relationship management
- Market research and competitive analysis
- Competitive analysis
- Customer relationship management
- Complex problem solving
- Excellent communication skills
- Proposal writing
- Client retention
- Sales presentations
- Adaptability to change
Skills
- flexible and adaptable to change
- God fearing
- Self-motivated
- Social and easy to cope with a new environment
- Reliable, well-organized, with the ability and willingness to achieve
- Similarly, the ability to analyze situations and come up with solutions in case of any challenge
Languages
English
First Language
Luganda
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Runyankole
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- Certificate In Insurance -ongoing
Hobbies
- Reading
- Traveling, watching movies
- watching movies
Reference
- Miss Edith Kasangaki- Bank branch manager, Eco Bank, 256-782-1459
- Mrs. Teddy Kayesu -Manager, Premier Banking, 256704008263
- Mrs. Ashley Barenzi- Executive corporate business development manager, Prudential Assurance Uganda Limited
Internship
- Assisted in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support government programs and initiatives
- Contributed to the development of performance indicators and monitoring frameworks
- Supported the preparation of reports and presentations for senior officials
- Participated in field visits and evaluations of ongoing projects to assess impact and compliance
- Helped streamline data management processes for better tracking of departmental objectives
- Collaborated with team members to identify gaps and propose actionable recommendations
Reference
- Miss Edith Kasangaki,
Branch manager
Eco Bank
Tel:256-782-1459
- Mrs. Teddy Kayesu -
Manager, Premier Banking,
Tel: 256-704-008-263
- Mrs. Ashley Barenzi
Executive corporate business development manager
Prudential Assurance Uganda Limited
Tel:0752505686
Timeline
Octagon Insurance Brokers Limited-
Business Development Officer
08.2025 - Current
Financial Sales Consultant-
Prudential insurance
01.2021 - 07.2025
Administrator
Simples Entertainment Limited-
03.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Makerere University
UACE -
Makerere College school
UCE -
Our lady of Good counsel
PLE -
St. Thereza Gayaza Girls school