Assistant Sales Manager at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Sales Manager (Sports & Team Kitting) – Kenya will be responsible for driving sales growth through partnerships with schools, sports academies, clubs, stadiums, and local and national sports teams. The role focuses on building long-term sports partnerships, managing key accounts, and generating bulk orders for customized sportswear and footwear solutions across Kenyas sports ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

Sports Partnerships & Business Development

• Develop and manage strategic collaborations with schools, sports academies, sports clubs, stadiums, and sports federations.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities within local and national sports teams for team kitting solutions.
• Build long-term partnerships across all sports arenas to drive recurring and bulk orders.

Sales & Revenue Growth

• Generate bulk orders for customized sportswear, footwear, and team kits.
• Drive achievement of sales targets through institutional and team-based contracts.
• Prepare and present tailored proposals aligned to team branding and performance needs.

Key Account Management

• Manage and grow relationships with key sports accounts nationwide.
• Act as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, repeat business, and contract renewals.

Product Customization & Execution

• Coordinate customization requirements including branding, sizing, and design specifications.
• Work closely with production and supply teams to ensure quality, timelines, and delivery standards are met.

Market Intelligence & Expansion

• Monitor sportswear trends, competitor activity, and emerging sports markets.
• Identify new sporting institutions and regions for market expansion.

Sales Planning & Reporting

• Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide regular performance reports.
• Track KPIs, forecasts, and partnership performance metrics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with marketing, design, and operations teams to support sports campaigns and launches.
• Support on-ground activations, tournaments, and sporting events where required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years experience in sportswear, team kitting, or sports-related B2B sales.
• Proven experience working with schools, academies, sports clubs, or federations.
• Strong understanding of customized sportswear and footwear solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage bulk orders and institutional accounts.