Sales Associate - Nairobi at Sanergy

About the Role

We are expanding our franchise network, by identifying and selling our sanitation products and services. We are looking for Sales Associates who will be responsible for customer acquisition and retention and leading the sales and customer life cycle in informal urban settlements within  Nairobi e.g. Mukuru, Kibra, Kwa Reuben, etc.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Learn and utilize the company’s direct sales methodology to sell an exciting new product directly to commercial small and medium-scale farmers.
2. Meet and exceed sales targets
3. Advise farmers on the use of best practices in soil management and other Good Agricultural Practices
4. Build a portfolio of long-term clients by conducting structured post-purchase service visits with customers
5. Daily update sales and pipeline data using Google Apps and the company’s proprietary smartphone applications.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Valid motorbike driver’s license 
• Technical Degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. in Horticulture or similar) with Agricultural sales experience
• High level of motivation and entrepreneurial drive
• Interest in learning in-depth about a new industry, new product category, new sales process, and everything else that’s needed.
• Desire to learn, constantly improve, and act on feedback
• Creativity when problem-solving and excellent communication skills
• Goal-driven and self-motivated when working independently
• Basic computer skills – MS Office, Google Apps