Background Information

J&I is a start-up company in the manufacturing sector, operating a small scale but fast-growing human and animal feed food processing roasted business in Nairobi.

THE JOB

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Sales Executive to join our human food business. The Sales Executive will be responsible for recruiting and securing orders from distributors, supermarkets, minimarts and well-established retail shops on a given route. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the formal and informal retail market, excellent communication skills, and a passion for engaging with clients both in-person and online. The role is open to individuals in Nairobi, Eastern, Coastal, Central and Central Rift Regions.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Sign up the business with big retail chains (supermarkets) and distributors in assigned region
• Develop and maintain relationship with retail outlets to maintain a good flow of orders
• 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 business or sales and marketing. Degree in Marketing will have an added advantage.
• At least 1 year experience working in FMCG, specifically retail sales to distributors supermarkets and minimarkets.
• Having existing customer base is a mandatory requirement

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 a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Sign up the business with big retail chains (supermarkets) and distributors in assigned region
• Develop and maintain relationship with retail outlets to maintain a good flow of orders
• 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

• 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

• Diploma in business or sales and marketing. Degree in Marketing will have an added advantage.
• At least 1 year experience working in FMCG, specifically retail sales to distributors supermarkets and minimarkets.
• Having existing customer base is a mandatory requirement