Sales Executive at Career Options Africa Ltd
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Job Detail
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Job ID 1019874
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Experience Less Than 1 Year
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Qualifications Diploma
Job Description
Background Information
J&I is a start-up company in the manufacturing sector, operating a small scale but fast-growing human and animal feed food processing roasted business in Nairobi.
THE JOB
- We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Sales Executive to join our human food business.
- The Sales Executive will be responsible for recruiting and securing orders from distributors, supermarkets, minimarts and well-established retail shops on a given route.
- The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the formal and informal retail market, excellent communication skills, and a passion for engaging with clients both in-person and online. The role is open to individuals in Coastal, Central and Central Rift Regions.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
- Sign up the business with big retail chains (supermarkets) and distributors in assigned region
- Develop and maintain relationship with retail outlets to maintain a good flow of orders
- Ensure timely stock replenishment to existing customers.
- Gather information on client needs and preferences and make suggestions for product improvements.
- Work with the production team to plan production schedules based on demand forecasts.
- Manage the company’s social media pages and engage with clients.
- Work with the ICT department to develop suitable content for the website
QUALIFICATIONS
The job holder should have the following qualifications.
- Diploma in business or sales and marketing. Degree in Marketing will have an added advantage.
- At least 1 year experience working in FMCG, specifically retail sales to distributors supermarkets and minimarkets.
- Having existing customer base is a mandatory requirement
THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.
- Strong communication and customer engagement skills
- Knowledge of the informal retail market
- Proficiency in social media management and online client engagement
- Ability to gather and analyze customer feedback for product improvement
- Strong collaboration skills
- A proactive and results-driven attitude with the ability to meet sales targets
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON
We are offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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