Checked by NextRoleHub · Posted 1 Nov 2026
Sales Engineer graduates can apply for RENU’s Graduate Trainee – Sales Engineer opportunity in Kampala, Uganda. The role supports the promotion and sale of connectivity and technology services to research and education institutions while working with sales and technical teams. The advert requires a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science from a RENU member university, a minimum CGPA of 4.0, and graduation in 2025 or 2026; experience required is not stated in the advert. Applicants should also understand networking and ICT solutions and be able to identify customer requirements and explain technical products. Submit your application through the RENU careers portal by 08 November 2026 at 16:00.
Job Overview
- PositionGraduate Trainee – Sales Engineer
- CompanyResearch and Education Network for Uganda (RENU)
- LocationKampala, Uganda
- Job TypeFull Time
- CategoryEngineering Jobs in Uganda
- IndustryICT and connectivity services
- DepartmentSales and Technical
- DeadlineSunday, 08 November 2026 at 16:00
About The Company
RENU is Uganda’s National Research and Education Network, a not-for-profit, member-based organisation focused on improving the quality of research and education through connectivity and ICT solutions.
Its official service portfolio includes connectivity, eduroam, cloud, colocation and cybersecurity solutions for research organisations, health facilities, universities, schools and other tertiary institutions. RENU lists offices at Makerere University and Kololo in Kampala.
About The Sales Engineer Role
The trainee will support sales and technical colleagues in promoting RENU services to research and education institutions. The work includes identifying prospective members, understanding requirements and recommending suitable solutions, giving the role a clear technical-sales focus.
The advert also places the trainee in proposal and quotation preparation, technical presentations and service demonstrations, sales follow-up and coordination with technical teams. It is distinct in combining customer-facing business development with enough ICT understanding to explain connectivity and technology products.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the promotion and sale of RENU’s connectivity and technology services to research and education institutions.
- Work closely with sales and technical teams to identify prospective members.
- Understand prospective members’ requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
- Support technical presentations and service demonstrations.
- Prepare proposals and quotations.
- Follow up on sales opportunities.
- Coordinate with technical teams to support service delivery and member satisfaction.
Qualifications & Requirements
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from a RENU member university.
Work Experience
- Experience required is not stated in the advert.
Additional Requirements
- Minimum CGPA of 4.0.
- Graduated in 2025 or 2026, with certified academic transcript, UACE and UCE pass slips.
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
- Networking and ICT solutions: Basic understanding of networking and ICT solutions.
- Customer requirements: Ability to identify customer requirements.
- Technical products: Ability to explain technical products.
Soft Skills
- Technical-sales collaboration: Work across sales and technical teams.
- Customer understanding: Translate customer requirements into suitable solutions.
- Communication: Explain technical products during presentations and demonstrations.
Benefits
Benefits are not stated in the advert.
Why Apply
- Work with RENU’s connectivity and technology services.
- Gain exposure to research and education institutions.
- Combine technical presentations with sales support.
- Participate in proposals and quotations.
- Follow up on real sales opportunities.
- Coordinate with technical teams on service delivery.
- Develop experience in member satisfaction support.
How To Apply
Apply through the RENU vacancy portal: https://jobs.renu.ac.ug/home/vacancy/01a18233-832d-7232-a82c-074cac6db684.
Application Tips
- Confirm that your degree is from a RENU member university.
- Include the certified academic transcript requested in the advert.
- Prepare UACE and UCE pass slips before submitting.
- Check that your CGPA meets the 4.0 minimum.
- Highlight networking and ICT-solution knowledge on your CV.
- Show examples of identifying customer needs or explaining technical products.
- Submit through the specified RENU vacancy portal before 16:00 on 08 November 2026.
Apply on the Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) portal
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