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Area Sales Representative – Food Category

Frank Management Consult Ltd Kenya Full Time Posted 2026-10-12
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Frank Management Consult Ltd is hiring an Area Sales Representative for its Food Category to drive sales, manage GT customers, expand market coverage and execute promotions across an assigned territory in Kenya. The role requires 2–4 years of FMCG sales experience, a diploma/degree in marketing or business, and a valid BCE driving licence.

  • Full-time field sales role covering an assigned territory in Kenya.
  • Focus on food/FMCG distribution, GT customers and trade marketing.
  • Requires 2–4 years of sales experience and a valid BCE driving licence.
Source Great Kenyan Jobs Salary Not enough public salary data is available for this exact role. Before applying, prepare to ask about gross pay, benefits, contract length, probation period, transport and any allowances.

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Frank Management Consult Ltd is hiring an Area Sales Representative for its Food Category to drive sales, manage GT customers, expand market coverage and execute promotions across an assigned territory in Kenya. The role requires 2–4 years of FMCG sales experience, a diploma/degree in marketing or business, and a valid BCE driving licence.

  • Full-time field sales role covering an assigned territory in Kenya.
  • Focus on food/FMCG distribution, GT customers and trade marketing.
  • Requires 2–4 years of sales experience and a valid BCE driving licence.
  • Diploma/Degree in Sales, Marketing or Business Administration required.
  • Monthly KES compensation; apply by 19 October 2026.
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Original source description

Area Sales Representative – Food Category

2026-10-11T18:05:25+00:00

Frank Management Consult Ltd

https://cdn.greatkenyanjobs.com/jsjobsdata/data/default_logo_company/defaultlogo.png

https://www.frank-mgt.com/

FULL_TIME

Nairobi

Nairobi

00100

Kenya

Consulting

Sales & Retail, Advertising & Marketing

KES

MONTH

2026-10-19T17:00:00+00:00

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Frank Management Consult Ltd is an international management consulting agency. We work with major companies, raising their performance, driving their strategies and enhancing their productivity.

Area Sales Representative – Food Category

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive sales and achieve set targets within the assigned territory.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesalers, retailers, and key GT customers.
  • Identify new business opportunities and expand market coverage.
  • Conduct regular market visits to monitor sales, stock levels, pricing, and competitor activities.
  • Ensure effective product distribution and availability across the assigned area.
  • Follow up on customer orders, payments, and outstanding accounts.
  • Execute promotions and trade marketing activities.
  • Prepare regular sales and market reports.

Requirements

  • Diploma/Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 2 - 4 years’ experience in sales, preferably within the food/FMCG sector.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
  • Good understanding of the assigned territory and FMCG distribution channels.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and customer relationship skills.
  • Must be proactive, target-driven, and willing to travel extensively within the assigned area.
  • A valid BCE driving license.
  • Drive sales and achieve set targets within the assigned territory.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesalers, retailers, and key GT customers.
  • Identify new business opportunities and expand market coverage.
  • Conduct regular market visits to monitor sales, stock levels, pricing, and competitor activities.
  • Ensure effective product distribution and availability across the assigned area.
  • Follow up on customer orders, payments, and outstanding accounts.
  • Execute promotions and trade marketing activities.
  • Prepare regular sales and market reports.
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong customer relationship skills
  • Proactive
  • Target-driven
  • Willingness to travel extensively
  • Diploma/Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 2 - 4 years’ experience in sales, preferably within the food/FMCG sector.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
  • Good understanding of the assigned territory and FMCG distribution channels.
  • A valid BCE driving license.
  • associate degree
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