Sales Executive - Kenya

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 Nairobi, Eastern, Coastal, Central and Central Rift Regions. 

Key Deliverables

• 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 

​​​​​​​Essential Qualities

• 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 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