Sales Representative at Accelerated Learning

We are an award-winning teacher coaching startup and over the last two years, we have coached over 600 teachers and have impacted over 12,000 students. Most recently, we have been selected as one of the most inspiring innovations in K12 education in the world: Link. Learn more at www.accelerated.co We are looking for a strong self-motivated sales representative that can drive sales in the Nairobi market. The position is initially for 3 months but with a chance for extension depending on performance.

We offer you

The opportunity to work with an award-winning social enterprise that is growing rapidly across the region

A dynamic and exciting work-environment

Intense professional development to scale up your skill-set as the organization quickly grows

Opportunity to learn more about the growing education market in the region

As we are a lean and fast growing organization the role is likely to develop – the great thing is that you have a unique chance to develop this role yourself.

Your role will include

• Building a strong pipe-line of prospective school partners
• Identifying business opportunities by prospecting different clients and visiting the potential customers for new business
• Determining clients’ needs and financials abilities to propose solutions that suit them
• Visiting schools in person to build lasting relationships with key personnel
• Constantly improving on business development process together with your supervisor
• Reporting on school needs, potential bottle-necks and frequently asked questions

We are looking for someone who

• Has a minimum of 2 years B2B sales experience: preferably in the education sector
• Has excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili
• Is competitive and goal oriented, willing to work hard and smart
• Has the ability to work independently with little direction
• Has attention to detail and an innovative mindset
• Is Presentable.

We are a small, close team. We don’t care for drama. Please review our Core Values, “fit” is more important than talent. If you have competed at an elite level in sports, that is a merit