Sales Executive - Kenya at Career Options Africa Ltd

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