Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

At MyBest Teams Ltd, we are passionate about connecting talent with opportunity across Kenya and the wider East African region. As a dynamic HR and recruitment solutions company, we specialize in helping organizations build high-performing teams through tailored hiring strategies, talent sourcing, and employer branding support.

Our client, CIO Africa Ltd, is looking for a driven and results-oriented Sales Manager to join their dynamic team.

CIO Africa is a leading technology content and insights platform serving senior technology professionals across Africa. Through its publication, online portal, and high-impact industry events, the company delivers the latest trends, insights, and thought leadership shaping the future of technology on the continent.

Responsibilities or duties

We are looking for a Business Development Executive to help us grow our events and production business by bringing in new corporate clients and exciting projects.

What you’ll be doing

• Find and bring in new business from corporates, agencies, NGOs and other organisations.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers and turn leads into paying clients.
• Sell our events, production, studio, AV, livestreaming and technical services.
• Meet clients, understand what they need and work with our team to put together the right solution.
• Prepare proposals and quotations and follow up until the deal is closed.
• Grow existing client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and work towards agreed sales targets.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

What we’re looking for

We want someone who is confident, proactive and hungry to make sales.

You should have:

• 2–3 years' experience in sales, business development, client acquisition or account management.
• Experience in events, production, media, advertising, hospitality or experiential marketing will be an advantage.
• A proven ability to prospect, meet clients, pitch, negotiate and close business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence dealing with corporate clients and decision-makers.
• Good follow-up skills and the ability to work independently and meet targets.
• A Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Events, Hospitality or a related field is preferred.

• Find and bring in new business from corporates, agencies, NGOs and other organisations.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers and turn leads into paying clients.
• Sell our events, production, studio, AV, livestreaming and technical services.
• Meet clients, understand what they need and work with our team to put together the right solution.
• Prepare proposals and quotations and follow up until the deal is closed.
• Grow existing client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and work towards agreed sales targets.

• Proven ability to prospect, meet clients, pitch, negotiate and close business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence dealing with corporate clients and decision-makers.
• Good follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet targets.

• A Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Events, Hospitality or a related field is preferred.