Location: Kisumu, Kenya
About the Role
Our client is seeking an ambitious, self-driven, and results-oriented Junior Sales Representative to join their growing team in Kisumu. This role is ideal for a technically inclined sales professional who is passionate about building customer relationships and is eager to develop into a Sales Manager.
The successful candidate will support the company's sales operations while coordinating technical service activities for industrial weighing equipment and industrial sewing machines. This position offers excellent career growth within a dynamic technical and commercial environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and develop accurate quotations for customers.
• Prepare cost estimates and pricing proposals for products and services.
• Identify new business opportunities and generate sales leads.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with new and existing customers.
• Conduct customer visits and follow up on enquiries to achieve sales targets.
• Coordinate and schedule field service engineers for installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Liaise with customers to ensure timely service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate sales records, customer information, and activity reports.
• Collaborate with the technical team to provide appropriate product and service solutions.
• Represent the company professionally while promoting its products and services.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.
Qualifications
• Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Additional training or certification in Calibration and Repairs, Weights and Measures Certification, or related technical disciplines will be an added advantage.
Experience
• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience as a Sales Representative or in a similar commercial role.
• Experience selling technical or industrial products will be an added advantage.
• Experience within the industrial weighing, calibration, engineering, or manufacturing sector is desirable but not mandatory.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong commercial awareness and sales acumen.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare quotations and perform cost calculations accurately.
• Highly organized with strong planning and coordination skills.
• Customer-focused with excellent relationship management skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with industrial weighing equipment will be an added advantage.
• Must possess a valid driving licence and be willing to travel as required.
What We Offer
• A challenging and rewarding role with a clear career progression path to Sales Manager.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic technical and commercial environment.
• Competitive salary based on qualifications, experience, and performance.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to innovative industrial equipment and technical solutions.
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.