Sales Representative (Building & Construction Products) Job in Kenya

Our Client, an upcoming Sourcing Agent for the Building Industry and located in Nairobi, is seeking to recruit a Sales Representative to sell Building and Construction Products and related services.  

It is the desire of our Client to appoint a Sales Representative with a positive attitude and a passion for what they do. 

Job Title: Sales Representative (Building & Construction Products)

Job Purpose: To effectively sell Building and Construction products and related services, and acquire new business/clients’ for the organization.  

The Sales Representative will develop relationships and provide excellent customer service to both existing and new clients’.

Tasks & Duties:

• Identify new business opportunities and assess both potential and existing clients’ needs.
• Develop a database of new leads and follow-up on them effectively.
• Acquire new clients and establish constructive and long-term relationships through effective daily sales activities.
• Retain customers through excellent customer service delivery.
• Sell Building and Construction products and related services, by submitting orders by referring to price-lists, product information and company credit policy.
• Be a pro-active team player and co-ordinate sales efforts with all related sections to achieve the desired objectives of the organization.
• Prepare customized presentations and proposals to existing and prospective clients’ and recommend appropriate goods or services after a thorough qualification process.
• Learn about the industry trends, and provide relevant information to management and team members’.
• Prepare customer needs report, monthly sales forecasts, weekly plan and daily sales activity reports.
• Ensure that customer complaints are satisfactorily resolved in a prompt manner and any recommendations required are made to management.
• Gather relevant pricing, product service and customer business information to ensure a focused sales effort for the organization.
• Facilitate sales process in a smooth manner to ensure customer loyalty.
• Develop self through continuous learning e.g. sales workshops, trade fairs
• Prepare accurate sales agreements, quotations, and related documentation for clients’ and keep them updated on company products and services.
• Undertake any other duty as may be required by management.

Person Profile

• Self-driven, aggressive but diplomatic and professional
• Confident personality loyal, reliable and honest
• Ability to see things/processes through to completion
• Excellent work ethics and organized
• Ability to work with flexibility and minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills in English & Kiswahili Languages (both written and oral)
• A team player with genuine enthusiasm
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Willingness to learn and grow with the organization
• A persistent attitude at all times even when facing challenging situations
• Customer focused

Education Level / Professional Qualifications

• Ordinary (O) Level
• Diploma in Building & Construction
• Certificate or Diploma in Sales & Marketing will be an added advantage
• Computer Literate (MS-Office skills)

Experience
 

At least one (1) year experience in Sales & Marketing.  

However, Candidates in their final year of study in Building & Construction, with the right attitude, work ethics and willingness to learn can also apply.

If you are confident that you meet the outlined Qualifications and Skills, send your CV with 3 referees and cover letter to info@fivetalentsafrica.com by Thursday, 4th December, 2014.   

Clearly indicate the position title on the subject line.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.