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Tuesday, 7 October 2014

Sales Executives (Nairobi and Central Regions) (Jobs in Kenya, October 2014)

Title: Sales Executives (Nairobi and Central Regions)

Summary: Orb Energy is one of the leading providers of solar energy solutions in Kenya and beyond. We are a fast growing company and currently making inroads countrywide.  

In order to meet this demand, we are looking aggressive and passionate Sales Executives to market our products.
Location: Nairobi and Central Regions
Job Purpose: To contribute to the dissemination of solar energy by maximizing the sales of Orb's products, often in partnership with financial institutions who provide consumer financing. 


Specifically you will:
  • Forecast sales accurately
  • Close sales on a consistent basis and in line with credit and delivery terms
  • Meet monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets and grow sales month by month
  • Identify and map sales areas and conduct sales demos
  • Manage financing partners and franchisees nationwide
  • Train franchisees and financing partners on how to sell, install and service
  • Ensure complaints and after-sales service issues and repairs are managed in time and to the satisfaction of the customers
  • Meet high ethical standards in line with the company culture
  • Report to the Vice President Africa on a daily basis  
Requirements
  • Proven track-record of meeting revenue/ collection targets
  • Willing to travel extensively in sales territory, at least 15-20 (every) days per month
  • Strong team player, able to build and motivate a sales team
  • A go-getter, who can take initiative and work independently
  • Energetic, enthusiastic, innovative, passionate
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Able to connect with people and obtain their trust and respect
  • Experience in solar, agriculture, insurance, microfinance, fast moving consumer goods industries will be an added advantage
  • 1-6 years of sales experience. Candidates with experience in direct selling preferred
  • Managerial experience preferred, especially if grown from sales executive level to sales manager level
How to Apply: 

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 17th October 2014
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.
To ensure prospects are taken through the sales process in a timely fashion, receivables are collected on time and customers are satisfied by providing adequate installation and after sales service.