REPORTING TO: Sales and Marketing Manager Kenya - Decorative

LOCATION: Nairobi                                              

Our client in the Paints Manufacturing Industry is looking to fill the position of Senior Sales Executive - Decorative Retail.

JOB PURPOSE

In this role, you will support the Sales manager in promoting and selling a range of Decorative products to new/existing/specified potential customers by utilizing Jotun’s sales tools and techniques to develop strong customer relationships to achieve budgeted sales with the aim of increasing Jotun's market share and profitability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Introduce, promote, and sell Decorative products to allocated customers and geographical territories through regular visits to maintain good relationships and obtain market information.
• Promote decorative products by coordinating marketing activities and campaigns to achieve sales goals.
• Have a strong follow-up on collection as per assigned targets to ensure that company working capital conditions remain healthy.
• Maintain good relationships, provide high-quality service to existing distributors, and attend to customers’ complaints.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely delivery and good customer service.
• Liaise with the client market and respond to inquiries, introducing products and services to dealers/projects.
• Undertake and regularly update area audits to identify market potential within your own designated geographical area, together with your supervisor.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing or a business-related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in retail sales (B2C).
• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; and is able to present effectively.
• Able to build a network of contacts and relationships to achieve objectives.
• Adheres to Company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high-quality results.

WHAT OUR CLIENT OFFERS:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and their in-house learning Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• A focus on having fun together through team building and social activities.

CANDIDATES FROM THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY; OIL & GAS MARKETING, TOBACCO, BEVERAGES, AND PESTICIDES MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES, AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

All applicants are advised to adhere to application guidelines for consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement.