Sales Executive –Events & Production

Our client, CIO Africa Ltd, is looking for a driven and results-oriented Sales Executive to join their dynamic team.

CIO Africa is a leading technology content and insights platform serving senior technology professionals across Africa. Through its publication, online portal, and high-impact industry events, the company delivers the latest trends, insights, and thought leadership shaping the future of technology on the continent.

Are you a natural salesperson who knows how to open doors, build relationships and turn conversations into business?

We are looking for a Sales Executive to help us grow our events and production business by bringing in new corporate clients and exciting projects.

Location: Nairobi | Full-time | Salary: KES 40,000 Net

Responsibilities

• Find and bring in new business from corporates, agencies, NGOs and other organisations.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers and turn leads into paying clients.
• Sell our events, production, studio, AV, live streaming and technical services.
• Meet clients, understand what they need and work with our team to put together the right solution.
• Prepare proposals and quotations and follow up until the deal is closed.
• Grow existing client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and work towards agreed sales targets.

Qualifications.

We want someone who is confident, proactive and hungry to make sales.

You should have:

• 2–3 years' experience in sales, business development, client acquisition or account management.
• Experience in events, production, media, advertising, hospitality or experiential marketing will be an advantage.
• A proven ability to prospect, meet clients, pitch, negotiate and close business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence dealing with corporate clients and decision-makers.
• Good follow-up skills and the ability to work independently and meet targets.
• A Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Events, Hospitality or a related field is preferred.

Why this role?

This is a hands-on business development role for someone who enjoys meeting people, winning business and seeing ideas turn into real events and productions.

If you have the energy, confidence and commercial drive to make things happen, we'd like to hear from you.

How to apply:

Send your CV to hr@mybestjobs.co.ke with the subject Business Development Executive – Events & Production.

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