Sales and Marketing Executives Careers in Kenya


Various Roles in Sales

Our clients are mid size businesses are in the following  industries ad are looking for motivated
sales executives:

  • Security
  • Cleaning
  • Branding
  • Auto
  • ISP
  • Engineering
The role would mostly entail approaching potential customers with the aim of winning new business and also selling to existing customers.

Activities important for success include:
  • Relationship building;
  • Researching the market and related products;
  • Presenting the product or service in a structured professional way face to face.
Typical activities for sales executives generally include:
  • listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale;
  • maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails;
  • cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business;
  • responding to incoming email and phone enquiries;
  • acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets;
  • negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales;
  • gathering market and customer information;
  • representing the organisation at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations;
  • negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers;
  • challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy;
  • advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions;
  • creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process that is largely dictated by the prospective customer;
  • liaising with suppliers to check the progress of existing orders;
  • checking quantities of goods on display and in stock;
  • recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office, or entering into a computer system;
  • reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets;
  • gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements;
  • making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations;
  • feeding future buying trends back to employers;
  • attending team meeting and sharing best practice with colleagues.
Requirements
  • Minimum Diploma/Degree in Sales and Marketing
  • Previous work experience in Sales and Marketing; Preferably in Insurance Sales
  • Self-Starter and  aggressive
If you fit the above role please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke indicating the industry you would like to work in.