Sales Executive – Chemicals for Manufacturing Human Nutrition at Corporate Staffing

Key Responsibilities

• Developing ambitious and clear market development plans in chemicals for the Human Nutrition industry that create synergies with our existing portfolio in Kenya and our global position as a leader in Chemical distribution.
• Visiting the customer portfolio on a regular basis and building and expanding a strong network in the market.
• Documenting and reporting market information in a clear and structured manner.
• Designing a balanced portfolio that builds on our strengths as a company with a global procurement network as well as our local logistical strengths.
• Interfacing daily with other departments to ensure issues are addressed in a timely manner and to provide a first-class service to our customers.
• Profiling and segmenting the chemicals for the human nutrition industry in Kenya.
• Developing customers for the various chemicals for human nutrition segments.
• Analyzing market needs and developing products for the various markets in Kenya.
• Contribute in development of the chemicals for human nutrition market strategy in Kenya.

Requirements and Skills

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics management or international trade.
• 5+ years of relevant working experience in sales and or marketing in the chemicals for human nutrition industry with proven records.
• Experience and ability to work in an international environment, with prior experience in an international trade and supply chain environment being a benefit.
• Eager to learn and acquire knowledge in view of longer-term career prospects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with a trading & distribution company, a production company or an end-user is a must.
• Highly driven and organized, with an eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to ensure an optimal relationship with both internal and external contacts.
• Team player.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and driven by targets.
• Resilience.
• Strong communication skills – including both verbal and written.
• The ability to influence and negotiate with others.
• Commercial awareness.
• IT skills & Numerical skills.
• A positive, confident and determined approach.
• The capability to flourish in a competitive environment.