Job Opportunities at The Kenya Meat Commission

Grade KMC 6

Ref: KMC – SR/6/12/2016

 Sales Representative Job Responsibilities

• Achieve maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within an assigned territory and/or market segment by effective by effectively selling the Commission’s products and/or related services Personally, contacts and secures new business accounts/customers
• Promotes/sells/secures new business accounts/customers
• Demonstrates products and services to existing/potential customers and assists them in selecting those best suited to their needs
• Establishes develops and maintains business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business for the Commission’s products/services through telephone calls and in-person visits and presentations
• Researches sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potential
• Develops clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers
• Analyzes the territory/market’s potential and determines the value of existing and prospective customers’ value to the organization
• Plans and organizes personal sales strategy by maximizing the Return on Time
• Investment for the territory/segment
• Execute sales promotions and overseeing merchandising activities
• Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information
• Participates in trade shows and conventions

Qualifications and Experience for the Sales Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related discipline from accredited university
• Minimum two (2) years’ sales experience in FMCG environment
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem solving; ability to determine solutions for customers (consultative sales approach)
• Must be result orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment
• Proficiency in computer application skills