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Technical Sales Intern
2026-09-16T13:13:17+00:00
Cerium Chemicals Ltd
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INTERN
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Sales & Retail, Science & Engineering, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-09-30T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background

We are a customer- oriented company focused on delivering raw material solutions to the food, personal care and homecare industries. We strive to provide a competitive edge in innovation and sustainable business initiatives by providing these industries with value added raw materials and unmatched customer service. We combine high- quality products, in-de...

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.

Added Advantage

  • Knowledge or exposure to cosmetic/personal care formulation, homecare products, laboratory work, R&D or chemical raw materials will be an advantage.
  • 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.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Customer relationship skills
  • Commercially minded
  • Proactive
  • Self-driven
  • Target-oriented
  • Ability to understand technical products
  • Ability to translate customer requirements into practical solutions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Willingness to learn CRM systems
  • 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.
  • Recent graduates and candidates eligible for internships are encouraged to apply.
  • Knowledge or exposure to cosmetic/personal care formulation, homecare products, laboratory work, R&D or chemical raw materials will be an advantage.
bachelor degree
12
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Vacancy title:
Technical Sales Intern

[Type: INTERN, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Sales & Retail, Science & Engineering, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Cerium Chemicals Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 30 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

We are a customer- oriented company focused on delivering raw material solutions to the food, personal care and homecare industries. We strive to provide a competitive edge in innovation and sustainable business initiatives by providing these industries with value added raw materials and unmatched customer service. We combine high- quality products, in-de...

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.

Added Advantage

  • Knowledge or exposure to cosmetic/personal care formulation, homecare products, laboratory work, R&D or chemical raw materials will be an advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Sales jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, September 30 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 16-09-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 16-09-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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