Sales Executive at Career Options Africa Ltd

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Job Detail

  • Job ID 1019874
  • Experience  Less Than 1 Year
  • 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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