Jobs at Kenafric Industries Limited - Field Sales Representative

Job Title: Brand Ambassador – Field Sales Representative 10 posts

Employer: Kenafric Industries Limited

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013

Salary: Kshs. 12,000

Responsibilities

• Participate with management in updating territory plan and set sales goals
• Determine sales potential for new and existing customers through inquiry, observation or periodical research
• Prepare and conduct sales presentations of products to new and existing customers
• Determine customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend specific products
• Identify trends in customer satisfaction or dissatisfaction
• Increase business and account base by finding and qualifying new business accounts using sales techniques to cross sell and up-sell in chamas, trade market place and restaurants
• Maintain and improve customer relationships and satisfaction
• Learn and apply new product knowledge to enhance sales and personal professionalism
• Assist clients with special requests, training and problems (supply information, resolve complaints, etc.)
• Gather competitive information and other market information regularly while interacting cooperatively with other members of the sales team
• Prepare and present live cooking methods
• Remain current with changes in local codes and consumer preferences
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Practice honesty and integrity in customer and vendor relations
• Present a professional image at all times to customers and vendors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience

• Below 35 years
• Field experience preferred
• Diploma or certificate in sales or any business studies
• Entrepreneurship attitude
• Delivers superior customer service with minimum supervision
• Effective listening, communication (verbal and written), and negotiating skills
• Motivated self-starter, comfortable in fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards
• Experience monitoring marketplace to identify business opportunities
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Professional demeanor can do attitude
• Team player who works productively with wide range of people
• Judgment and decision-making ability

Competencies and Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong commercial awareness
• A confident and determined approach
• Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection
• A high degree of self-motivation and drive
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• The capacity to flourish in a different social and economic environment
• Fluency in a Swahili language

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and application letter to: recruit@kenafricind.com

Kenafric Industries Limited is an equal opportunity employer