Sales at Kentrain Limited

An international lighting manufacturer requires the services of a sales consultants based in Nairobi to assist with driving sales in the East African market.

This is an excellent opportunity for a young dynamic “get up and go” type person who has growth ambitions that could lead to an international placement. The successful candidate will be joining a leader in their field.

You will work closely with the Exports Manager based in Johannesburg.

Duties

• Generating leads
• Growing sales and market footprint in East Africa
• Gaining knowledge of new building developments in Kenya, Tanzania and neighbouring countries
• Contacting potential customers and building relationships with electrical engineers, contractors and architects
• Reporting on competitors and their activities in the market
• Building long term relationships with new and existing customers
• Distributing product catalogues brochures and leaflets
• Conducting marketing activities in the region
• Following through on sales orders and delivery of products
• Demonstrate the company products with authority
• Company administration

Sales Job Requirements

• A proven ability to drive sales and generate new business
• Five years sales experience in the lighting project market is essential
• Contacts in the electrical engineering and architectural fields would be of benefit
• Ability to achieve sales targets
• Confident, well spoken, ambitious and driven
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate
• A good grasp of computer skills
• Own vehicle/transport

Should have experience in the lighting industry, experience on calling on consulting engineers, and sales experience particularly to the project development and construction industry