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Cerium Chemicals Ltd
Technical Sales Intern at Cerium Chemicals Ltd
KenyaFull TimeMid-Senior Level
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Cerium Chemicals Ltd is a growing chemical raw-materials distribution company serving the personal care and homecare industries. We are looking for a proactive, commercially minded and technically oriented Technical Sales Intern to support our sales and business development activities.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and develop new customers and business opportunities.
Generate leads through prospecting, networking, market research, digital platforms and customer visits.
Conduct regular customer visits and sales calls.
Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers.
Understand customer formulation and production needs and recommend suitable raw-material solutions.
Support product presentations and provide basic technical and application information.
Coordinate samples, product trials, quotations and customer follow-ups.
Support cross-selling, upselling and introduction of new products to existing customers.
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing and customer requirements.
Maintain accurate customer and sales information in the CRM system.
Assist with sales reports, pipeline management and sales forecasts.
Work with Procurement, Warehouse, Finance and other teams to support excellent customer service and timely order fulfillment.
Requirements
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a related field.
Chemistry-related academic background is mandatory.
Interest in technical sales, business development, chemicals, raw materials, cosmetics, personal care or homecare.
Strong communication, presentation and customer relationship skills.
Commercially minded, proactive, self-driven and target-oriented.
Ability to understand technical products and translate customer requirements into practical solutions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn CRM systems.
Willingness to travel regularly for customer visits.
Recent graduates and candidates eligible for internships are encouraged to apply.
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