Sales Associate – Mt. Kenya Region

Our client, a leading Manufacturer in the FCMG segment is looking for a Sales Associate to be based in Mt. Kenya region. The ideal candidate will be responsible for selling Company products to clients within a specified geographic territory. Travel to prospective locations to establish leads, introduce products or maintain the relationship of an existing customer account. Must be willing to relocate or living in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Open & maintain key accounts such as supermarkets, distributors, large retail & consumer clients.
• Follow up on leads identified in strategy meetings.
• Build personal and professional relationships with new and current customers to promote goodwill.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by training and providing direct support.
• Listing of new products and ensuring maximum utilization of all Company’s products.
• Debt Management for overdue payments and as directed by Sales management.
• Provide feedback to management on the effectiveness of sales strategies.
• Collects external environment data related to market, competition & trends.
• Maintain account information, generate reports and manage sales productivity in a CRM System.

Qualification:

• Must have Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 3 + years’ experience.
• Experience selling to Tier 1 and Tier 2 Supermarkets and exporters.
• Must have experience channeling FMCG to retail and consumer clients.
• Experience selling within the COMESA block will be an added bonus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to create business relationships.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter to make the most of leads and professional network.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

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