Stationery Manufacturers Sales Executive Job in Kenya

Our client is one of Kenya’s largest stationery manufacturers who have since their incorporation introduced a variety of products distributed across a variety of sales outlets including institutions, supermarkets and other retail outlets
 

They are looking to recruit a competent and dynamic Sales Executive to grow business through gaining new customers and retaining existing accounts using the existing channels to reach the target market.
 

Responsibilities

• Prospecting for new business via traditional and modern trade channels so as to generate revenue for the company by increasing sales volume and profitability.


• Managing a set of customers in defined territory or region.


• Managing and servicing selected key customers and distributors.


• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with intermediaries and existing customers.


• Introducing new products and promoting them through regular visits and frequent communication to distributors, wholesalers and retailers.


• Managing and supporting wholesalers and retailers in allocated regions.


• Exploring new avenues of business development apart from retail


• Providing management with market feedback and intelligence.


• Monitoring and reporting on performance against agreed sales and retention targets.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business with a specialization/ Diploma in Marketing.


• Minimum 3 years experience in field sales.


• Prior experience of managing wholesalers is a must


• Managed route-to-market channels. Background in FMCG is an added advantage.


• Good at planning & implementing given sales strategy.


• Excellent planning, organizing and customer handling skills. Must be a relationship builder.


• Team working skills, assertive and flexible.


• Able to communicate  fluently in  English and Kiswahili


• Ability to work under a high pressure environment

How to Apply:
 

Send your application including a cover letter and detailed CV, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by Thursday 18nd March 2016 to:

Adept Systems

Management Consultants

P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.