Job Title: Sales & Client Acquisition Associate (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Akilli Creatives
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Akilli Creatives is an all media and communication production hub. We seek to that seeks to disrupt the media space by fusing creativity and passion to create content. We focus mainly on photography, videography, social media management, adverts etc.
Job Summary: You will be the first point of contact for prospective clients, matching their business goals with our creative services (digital campaigns, video production, branding, social media management and more). Your success directly fuels the agency’s impact and unlocks your own rapid career progression.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prospect & Qualify: Identify potential clients through online research, networking events and cold outreach; maintain an up-to-date leads pipeline.
- Pitch & Present: Craft persuasive proposals and deliver confident presentations that translate creative solutions into measurable value.
- Close & Onboard: Negotiate contracts, achieve monthly revenue targets and hand over new accounts smoothly to the project team.
- Account Nurturing: Check in with existing clients, flag upsell opportunities and ensure repeat business.
- Reporting: Provide weekly sales metrics and insights to the Managing Director.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field.
- Experience: 1-2 years of demonstrable success in sales, business development or customer-facing roles (internships and campus projects count).
- Digital Fluency: Basic understanding of media and marketing platforms and concepts and creative production workflows.
- Communication: Outstanding spoken and written English; ability to pitch complex ideas clearly and concisely.
- Use of Microsoft Packages: Comfort with using word, excel and PowerPoint or similar tools.
- Mobility: Willingness to travel within Greater Kampala for client meetings.
Desired Attributes
- Hunter mentality with a consultative approach listens first, then recommends.
- Resilient, self-motivated and comfortable with ambitious sales targets.
- Sharp negotiation skills balanced by integrity and client empathy.
- Creative thinker who loves the buzz of agency life.
- Team player eager to learn from designers, strategists and producers.
What We Offer
- Competitive entry-level salary plus commission.
- Clear growth path: top performers can advance to Account Executive within 12 months.
- Airtime/data allowance and transport facilitation for client visits.
- Ongoing mentorship, sales training and exposure to cutting-edge creative projects.
- Vibrant, collaborative office culture where your ideas count from day one.
How to Apply:
Email one PDF containing your CV (max 2 pages) and a brief cover letter (no more than 250 words telling us why you’ll excel in this role) to [email protected] with subject line “Sales & Client Acquisition Associate – [Your Name]”.
Deadline: 7th July 2025
NB: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis early submissions are encouraged. Akilli Creatives is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12