Sales Executive Job May 2023

Sales & Marketing Jobs In Kenya. Title: Sales Executive – Manufacturing,Industry: Manufacturing,Location: Bungoma, Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale,Gross Salary: Ksh 70,000 – 80,000,Our client is an established fertilizer manufacturing company. They are seeking to hire Sales Representatives for the Western Region to help drive sales.Responsibilities Increased business development.Managing customer relations by being the point of contact for customers, updating customers on the availability of products, and the status of their orders.Understanding the competitive environment and strategizing priorities to select target customers.Visit current and potential customers regularly.Review accounts to identify problems, such as overdue accounts.Visit/Liaise with customers to discuss and resolve payment problems.Quote prices and credit terms and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained.Maintain customer databaseTravel throughout the assigned territory on customer visits to solicit orders, or talk with customers at expos or by phone and attend trade shows.Conduct research and liaise with the management team on taking the sales prospect further.Keep customers informed about any challenges regarding the execution of orders/contracts.Conduct competitor analysis.Recognize customers’ stages in their decision-making cycle and use the information strategically to secure an advantage.Possess excellent in-depth knowledge of products being able to explain the product values, quality, target customers and technical knowledge of the product.Keep up-to-date and informed on market, industry and regulatory issues.Prepare and present periodic sales reports to the management. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing or a related field.A minimum of 5 years of Sales Experience in Agricultural products (fertilizer, seed, pesticides)Must be living in Western Kenya.Ability to build reports and forecast sales as well as trends.Excellent interpersonal communication and strong negotiation and influential skills.Strong relationship management ability.Extensive business-to-business sales experience