Salesperson

About the Role

Link Solutions Uganda is recruiting a full-time, onsite Salesperson based in Kampala to join their insurance agency sales and marketing team. The primary function is to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, cultivate leads, and develop a robust pipeline of prospective clients interested in the agency's advertising and marketing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with potential and current clients by presenting customized service proposals and negotiating contracts.
• Work closely with account management and creative departments to ensure client requirements are fully understood and translated into impactful campaigns.
• Maintain up-to-date sales records, monitor performance against sales targets, and deliver timely reports and feedback to company management.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated ability in sales, negotiation, and closing deals to achieve revenue objectives.
• Experience in managing client relationships, fostering long-term partnerships, and providing excellent customer service.
• Strong understanding of advertising and marketing principles with the capacity to articulate agency services clearly and persuasively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable engaging with business decision-makers.
• Effective organizational and time management capabilities to juggle multiple prospects and deadlines in a dynamic setting.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment collaborating with creative and account teams.
• Previous experience in agency sales, media sales, or similar business development roles is beneficial.
• Educational background including a diploma or degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline is preferred.