Regional Sales Representative Job Opportunity in Kenya

Job Title: Regional Sales Representative
Location: Nairobi
Department: Sales
Position reports to: Sales Manager
Job Purpose Summary
To plan and carry out  sales and marketing activities in the region so as to grow sales in line with the agreed business plans
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
·         A diploma in Sales and Marketing
·         Minimum of 3 years experience in fast moving consumer goods in greater Nairobi
·         Driving license a Must and be able to bend and twist frequently without restrictions; and sit in the driver’s position for extended periods of time
·         Ability to prioritize assigned work
Dimensions:
·         Reporting into this position-Bike Supervisor Bike Sales Representatives
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
·         Servicing existing accounts, obtains orders and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedules and route plans of the Bike Supevisor  to call on existing or potential sales outlets.
·         Ensures that Our products products gain the visibility and that distribution is well managed.
·         Submits orders and ensures proper reconciliations of stocks is done.
·         Keeps Management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as weekly and monthly reports
·         Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques etc.
·         Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports and making recommendations to management.
·         Motivates, develops and trains the Bike Supervisors in order to achieve higher sales volumes.
·         Grow new areas.
·         Debt control and collection.
·         Supporting Marketing and promotion activities by the management to assist push sales.
Context and Environment
The Company operates in a very competitive market.  It blends very high quality flavored teas; packs and distributes.
The Company prides itself as the producer of the best quality black tea in the world by virtue of its location. The Company is changing the outlook of Kenyan teas, bringing quality and a national heritage directly to the consumers.
The Company also has free flowing salt and Our productss tasty brown rice.
Person Specifications
·         Good communication skills
·         A team player
·         Excellent interpersonal skills
·         Self-motivated, proactive, organized, ability to multi-task, flexible, cooperative – with a “can-do-attitude”
·         Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings, holidays and/or weekends
·         Must demonstrate an ability to build and manage relationships and positively influence various stakeholders
·         Be willing to travel in the region
Key Success Factors
·         Meet sales performance targets
·         Exceed sales quotas for self and team
·         On time performance, work ethic and quality of the Bike Rep Team
·         Accurate forecasts, updates and requested reports to the Regional Sales Manager
·         Availability of product(s) in all outlets – no stock outs
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