Sales Staff

About the Role

The Sales Staff position at Business Skills Uganda is a vital role aimed at driving the growth of the agency through effective client engagement and relationship management. This full-time, on-site role based in Kampala offers a dynamic environment where you will engage with potential clients, presenting tailored solutions to meet their needs. In your first few months, you will immerse yourself in understanding the agency’s offerings, learn the nuances of client interactions, and develop strategies to approach and convert leads into loyal customers. Your contributions will directly impact the agency’s success and your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• You will identify and pursue new business opportunities by conducting thorough market research and networking within the industry.
• Your role will involve building and nurturing long-term relationships with both prospective and existing clients to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
• You will be responsible for preparing compelling proposals and quotations that effectively communicate the value of the agency’s services to clients.
• Daily tasks include making sales calls, scheduling meetings, and following up on leads to ensure a consistent sales pipeline.
• Maintaining accurate records of all sales activities is essential for tracking performance and aligning with agency processes.
• Collaboration with account management and creative teams will be a key part of your role, ensuring that client requirements are clearly understood and met.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A proven track record in client relationship management, demonstrating the ability to build trust and understand client needs effectively.
• You should possess strong sales and negotiation skills, with a history of successfully prospecting, pitching, and closing deals.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, both written and verbal, to articulate advertising and marketing services clearly to clients.
• A basic understanding of advertising and marketing concepts, along with a keen interest in digital marketing and brand strategy, is preferred.
• Good organizational and time management skills are necessary to handle multiple leads and maintain accurate documentation.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in a bustling sales environment that will enhance your sales techniques and client engagement strategies.
• You will develop strong negotiation skills that are crucial in any sales-related role, equipping you for future career opportunities.
• Exposure to collaborative projects with cross-functional teams, enhancing your teamwork and communication abilities.
• This position opens pathways for career advancement within the sales and marketing sectors, potentially leading to senior roles or specialized positions.

How to Apply

If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application by following this link: Apply here.