Sales Associate

About the role

The Sales Associate will work full‑time on‑site in Kampala for an insurance agency. The role focuses on identifying potential clients, building long‑term relationships, and supporting overall business growth through sales activities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and contact prospective clients through calls and meetings.
• Prepare and present proposals tailored to client needs.
• Follow up on leads and maintain accurate records of interactions in a CRM or tracking tool.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to align campaigns with client requirements.
• Meet defined sales targets and handle basic client inquiries.
• Provide regular updates to management on pipeline status and performance.

Required profile

• Strong sales and customer‑relationship skills, including prospecting, negotiation and closing.
• Basic understanding of online advertising and digital‑marketing concepts, with a willingness to learn agency services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills, capable of handling multiple leads.
• Ability to work on‑site in Kampala and adapt to a fast‑paced environment.
• Previous experience in sales, customer service or advertising is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Relevant diploma or degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field is preferred.

Required skills

• Familiarity with CRM tools.