Vacancy title:
Sales Executive

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Advertising & Marketing]

Jobs at:
Career Options Africa Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 2 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

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Date Posted: Monday, May 19 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Career Options Limited is a leading recruitment-consulting firm based in Nairobi Kenya and offering specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process for companies based in Africa and Middle East. We cover various business verticals like Oil and Gas, Power, Green Energy, Engineering, Retail, FMCG, Information Technology, Banking an...

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Sales ExecutiveJob TypeFull TimeQualificationBA/BSc/HNDExperience1 yearLocationNairobiJob FieldSales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 

Background Information

J&I is a start-up company in the manufacturing sector, operating a cottage industry processing roasted peanuts and peanut butter as the initial products. The cottage plant is based in Kitengela, Kajiado County.

THE JOB

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Sales Executive to join J&I, a start-up in the manufacturing sector, specializing in processing roasted peanuts and peanut butter. The Sales Executive will play a crucial role in driving door-to-door sales efforts, focusing on retail shops. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the informal retail market, excellent communication skills, and a passion for engaging with clients both in-person and online.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Carry out door-to-door sales targeting retail shops in and around Nairobi County.

Ensure timely stock replenishment to existing customers.

Gather information on client needs and preferences and make suggestions for product improvements.

Work with the production team to plan production schedules based on demand forecasts.

Manage the company’s social media pages and engage with clients.

Work with the ICT department to develop suitable content for the website

QUALIFICATIONS

The job holder should have the following qualifications. 

Diploma in sales and marketing.

At least 1 year experience working in the informal retail market.

THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.

Strong communication and customer engagement skills

Knowledge of the informal retail market

Proficiency in social media management and online client engagement

Ability to gather and analyze customer feedback for product improvement

Strong collaboration skills 

A proactive and results-driven attitude with the ability to meet sales targets

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON

We are offering the following to the candidate:

Starting salary of KES 20,000 for the first six months to be reviewed upon employment confirmation based on performance.

Sales Bonuses

Method of Application

Send CV only to recruitment@careeroptionsafricagroup.co using subject heading, as SALES EXECUTIVE-KENYA. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates called for an interview as soon as their CVs are received. Kindly indicate current, last or expected salary in the CV. 

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