Posted: By:Hiring Kenya
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales Strategy & Execution
Identify, prospect, and onboard new B2B clients through cold calls, site visits, referrals, and lead generation platforms.
Develop and execute effective sales plans to meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and
annual sales targets.
Prepare and present customized proposals to wholesale clients, retailers, food
processors, and institutional buyers.
Forecast sales performance, track pipeline activities, and report regularly on progress.
Client Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with key clients across multiple
sectors (Wholesale, HoReCa, institutions, industrial processors).
Understand client business needs, operations, and purchasing behaviour to tailor
solutions.
Provide exceptional after-sales support, including order follow-up, problem resolution, and feedback collection
Negotiation & Closing
Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and volumes.
Close deals in a timely manner while protecting the company’s margins and credit
exposure.
Team Collaboration & Coordination
Work closely with logistics, customer service, and production teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Collaborate with the marketing team to support B2B campaigns and product promotions.
Supervise or mentor junior sales executives, if applicable.
Market Intelligence & Reporting
Conduct ongoing competitor analysis, pricing reviews, and customer satisfaction
assessments.
Gather market feedback and propose product or process improvements.
Maintain accurate sales records, account information, and reports in CRM systems.
Compliance & Brand Representation
Ensure adherence to company policies, credit controls, and customer service standards.
Represent the company professionally at industry events, exhibitions, and customer
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years’ B2B sales experience in the FMCG industry (food, beverage, Agriprocessing preferred)
Experience selling to wholesalers, distributors, institutions, and bulk buyers is essential
Familiarity with coconut-based or agricultural products is an added advantage
Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth
Strong understanding of the Kenyan market dynamics and customer needs