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Direct Sales Representative
CountyTrans NzoiaCityNairobiContractType not specifiedPosted2026-08-18Close dateNot specifiedExperience1 yearSourceOpened Career Kenya
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AI summary
SBM Bank is hiring Direct Sales Representatives for multiple locations across Kenya including Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, and other towns. The role focuses on selling consumer banking products, generating leads, and building customer relationships. Candidates need a certificate or diploma with sales experience in banking.
- Multiple positions available across 9 locations in Kenya
- Sales-focused role in consumer banking products
- Minimum certificate with 3 years banking sales experience or diploma with 1 year experience
- Application deadline is October 17, 2026
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AI salary guide
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required1+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, retail, call_centerThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Direct Sales Representative evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to SBM Bank and the role in Nairobi.
- Add concrete examples related to sales, retail, call_center, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Opened Career Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Direct Sales Representative role in sales, retail?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Nairobi under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
- Review the source and research SBM Bank before the interview.
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Original source description
- 2026-08-18
- Kitale Town
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- Trans Nzoia
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- Narok
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- Nakuru
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- Nairobi
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- Mombasa
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- Kwale
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- Kisii
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- Kilifi
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- Kericho
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- Kenya
- Expiration date
- 2026-10-17
- 3 Years
- Gender
- Both
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Job Description
Job Purpose
The Sales Representative will be responsible for introducing & selling the consumer banking products to potential customers. The main
Responsibilities
- include business growth & development, identifying opportunities to increase sales, and assisting in the development and execution of sales and marketing plans through offering exemplary customer excellence to build long-term profitable customer relationships.
- We are looking to post successful applicants in the following locations: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Nakuru, Kericho, Narok, Kisii, Kitale.
- KEY
- Business Growth & Development – 60%
- Identify retail opportunities and prospects through systematic prospecting, visiting and onboarding of new potential retail customers in the signed-up scheme companies.
- Deliver exceptional sales performance by identifying and meeting customer needs through selling & cross selling of assigned Consumer Banking products and services.
- Provide direct sales support (quality lead generation and effective follow-up) to generate and convert quality leads into sales.
- Participate in specific consumer banking product campaigns to generate awareness to the customers.
- Meet and exceed targets for specific consumer banking sales campaigns on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
- Ensure governance and compliance in processing of customer documentation aligned to account opening process for customers and submit to the line manager for review before submitting to Account Management Unit for processing.
- Follow up with customers to ensure seamless account opening process and 100% efficiency in delivery of newly opened account information.
- Relationship management – 30%
- Maintain a stable relationship with the companies’ key contacts by providing excellent quality service and maintaining high visibility through regular courtesy calls and visits.
- Maintain an updated record on the scheme portfolio at all times to mitigate losses.
- Liaise with business development teams to identify opportunities within their portfolios and to deepen relationships with the existing bank customers.
- Plan for and attend service open days & activations within selected scheme companies to handle queries.
- Customer Service – 10%
- Minimize customer attrition by offering the required solutions to the customer and proactively responding to queries and complaints.
- Achieve the required minimum client visits and customer engagement forums per year.
- Customer complaints and resolutions to be handled within the expected TAT. In case of escalations, follow through the approved bank escalation matrix.
- KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCES
- Knowledge, Skills and
Experience
- required for this Role:
- Excellent understanding and interpretation of financial information.
- Working knowledge of the Bank’s products & services.
- Good understanding of the banking industry trends, regulation, banks processes & standard operating procedures.
- Sales experience, preferably in the banking or financial industry.
- in banking
- OR
- a Diploma/Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of sales
- in banking.
- Competencies required for this Role:
- Relationship Management & Interpersonal skills.
- Entrepreneurial and business acumen.
- Strong networking skills.
- Self-motivated and result oriented.
- Planning and organizing skills.
Education
- Minimum
- of a Certificate, with at least 3 years of sales
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