About Kakipi
Kakipi is a modern, all-in-one SaaS platform for educational institutions. Our platform includes a powerful Student Information System (SIS), Attendance & Timetabling, Learning Management System (LMS), Admissions & CRM, Finance & Invoicing, Parent/Student/Teacher Portals, Analytics, and more.
Designed with flexibility and affordability in mind, Kakipi helps primary schools, colleges, universities, and training centers in Cameroon and beyond streamline operations, improve stakeholder engagement, and focus on delivering quality education. We are growing fast and seeking ambitious, results-driven individuals to join our marketing & sales team.
The Opportunity
We are looking for Marketing Agents who will play a key role in expanding Kakipi’s footprint across schools and educational institutions. This is a performance-driven role with a clear pathway: start with a 3-month probation period, and upon successful completion based on clear targets, transition into a full-time permanent position with enhanced compensation and benefits.
Key Responsibilities
Prospect, qualify, and build a pipeline of potential school clients (primary schools, colleges, training centers) through calls, emails, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and field visits.
Conduct engaging product demonstrations and customized presentations (virtual and in-person) to showcase how Kakipi solves real school pain points.
Manage the end-to-end sales process β from first contact through needs analysis, proposal, negotiation, closing, and smooth onboarding.
Achieve and exceed monthly/quarterly targets for qualified leads, demos delivered, trials started, and paid subscriptions closed.
Develop and nurture long-term relationships with school owners, principals, administrators, and education decision-makers.
Support targeted marketing campaigns and generate content/ideas for reaching the education sector effectively.
Represent Kakipi professionally at education events, school fairs, webinars, and partnership meetings.
Provide valuable market feedback and customer insights to help improve the product and go-to-market strategy.
Profil recherchΓ© pour le poste
HND or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Education, IT, or a related field (or equivalent proven experience).
At least 1 year of experience in sales, business development, marketing, or customer acquisition. Experience selling SaaS, EdTech, or to schools/educational institutions is a strong advantage.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French. Proficiency in English is a plus.
Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient β comfortable with a mix of office work, virtual meetings, and field visits to schools.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to engage and influence school decision-makers.
Tech-savvy and quick to learn new SaaS platforms and CRM tools. Own laptop and reliable internet required.
Willingness to travel within Douala and surrounding regions for school visits and events.
Passion for education and technology. You believe in the power of good software to transform how schools operate.
What We Offer
Probation Period
3 months of structured onboarding, training, mentorship, and clear performance milestones (leads generated, demos, conversions).
Compensation During Probation
Performance-based package: base allowance + attractive commission on closed deals and activated subscriptions. High earners can significantly outperform a traditional base salary.
Path to Full-Time
Successful candidates who meet or exceed targets will receive a full permanent job offer with competitive base salary, uncapped commissions, performance bonuses, and benefits.
Why Join Us?
Be part of an ambitious team building the future of education management in Cameroon. Direct impact, visible results, supportive culture, and real ownership in a scaling SaaS startup.
How to Apply
Send your CV / Resume, a short cover letter (or email body) explaining why you are excited about this opportunity and why you would be a great fit, and any evidence of past sales/marketing results to:
Email: contact@indesignarts.com
Subject Line: Application β Marketing Agent [Your Full Name]
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview, which may include a short product knowledge discussion or mock demo exercise
