Sales Assistant

Location: Nairobi
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are recruiting motivated sales assistants to promote and sell our range of quality construction materials. You will be responsible for building relationships with contractors and construction professionals while achieving sales targets in your designated territory.

Key Responsibilities

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• Actively prospect and develop new customers in the construction sectors
  
• Conduct site visits to contractors, builders, and construction companies
  
• Present and demonstrate our construction products
  
• Provide technical advice and product recommendations to clients
  
• Prepare and deliver sales quotations and proposals
  
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets
  
• Maintain and grow professional relationships with existing customers
  
• Conduct market research and provide feedback on customer needs and competitor activities
  
• Process orders and coordinate with warehouse for timely delivery
  
• Attend site meetings and project discussions with clients
  
• Provide after-sales support and address customer concerns
  
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in CRM system
  
• Participate in trade shows, exhibitions, and promotional events
  

Requirements

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• Diploma or degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or related field
  
• 1-3 years of sales experience (construction, steel, roofing or building materials industry preferred)
  
• Knowledge of roofing systems or construction materials is an advantage
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to work independently
  
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion abilities
  
• Willingness to travel extensively within assigned territory
  
• Valid driver's license
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software
  
• Ability to understand technical product specifications
  

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to careers@orchidhr.co.ke with the position title in the subject line.

Application Deadline: 25th February 2026