Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
Sales Account Manager Job at Next Media
Next Media is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Sales Account Manager to join Next Production Limited, a brand within the Next Media Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing sales of production and creative services, developing new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with clients.
This is a full-time opportunity based in Naguru, Kampala, Uganda, with applications closing on 16 October 2026.
About Next Media
Next Media Group is a leading multimedia company in Uganda, providing news, entertainment, and digital content through television, radio, and online platforms. With more than 16 years of industry experience, the organisation focuses on innovative storytelling and using media to inform, educate, and transform communities.
About the Role
The Sales Account Manager will work with Next Productions to promote and sell a range of production and creative services. These include video production, event coverage, content creation, photography, and other customised creative solutions.
The role involves identifying potential clients, understanding their communication and production needs, preparing tailored proposals, negotiating commercial terms, and converting opportunities into successful business relationships.
The successful candidate will also work closely with production, creative, and project teams to ensure that client projects are delivered effectively and that customers receive a high standard of service.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities across different industries.
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Promote and sell Next Productions' video production, event coverage, content creation, photography, and other creative services.
Meet with clients to understand their communication and production requirements.
Recommend appropriate production solutions based on client needs and objectives.
Prepare and deliver professional presentations, proposals, quotations, and sales pitches.
Negotiate commercial terms and close sales opportunities successfully.
Work closely with production, creative, and project teams to support smooth project delivery.
Act as the primary contact for assigned client accounts.
Maintain strong client relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.
Meet or exceed assigned sales and revenue targets.
Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, client database, and regular sales reports.
Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities in the media and production sector.
Represent Next Productions at client meetings, networking events, and relevant industry engagements.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Mass Communication, or a related field.
At least 12 months of relevant work experience in sales, account management, or business development.
Experience in the media, advertising, production, or creative industry is an added advantage.
Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to identify business opportunities, generate leads, and convert prospects into clients.
A proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
Strong client relationship management and customer service skills.
Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple client accounts and priorities effectively.
Self-motivation and the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Familiarity with Uganda's media and production industry is an added advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems is an added advantage.
Key Skills
The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong capabilities in:
Sales and business development
Account management
Client relationship management
Negotiation and persuasion
Presentation and pitching
Lead generation
Customer service
Communication and interpersonal relations
Sales pipeline management
Time and task management
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for candidates with a background in sales, marketing, communications, account management, business development, media, advertising, or creative production who can demonstrate strong client-facing and sales capabilities.
Candidates who understand the media and production environment and can identify opportunities, develop client relationships, and deliver against sales targets may be particularly well suited to the role.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should review the official vacancy details and follow the application instructions provided by Next Media.
Application Deadline: 16 October 2026
Location: Naguru, Kampala, Uganda
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