General Trade Representative
AI summary
Janta Kenya is hiring a General Trade Representative in Nairobi to open and grow trade accounts, drive sales, and promote professional lash products and accessories. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in General Trade, FMCG, Beauty, Cosmetics or Retail Sales, with strong prospecting and closing skills. Send your CV to vacancies@jantakenya.com before the deadline of 30-09-2026.
- Open and grow new trade accounts and drive repeat orders
- Promote professional lash products and accessories in Nairobi
- At least 2 years experience in General Trade, FMCG, Beauty or Retail Sales
- Send CV to vacancies@jantakenya.com by 30-09-2026
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required2+ 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, financeThe 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 General Trade Representative evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Janta Kenya and the role in Nairobi.
- Add concrete examples related to sales, retail, finance, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Job in Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-09-30.
Source and safety check
- Job in Kenya
- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline is available: 2026-09-30
- 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 General Trade 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 Janta Kenya before the interview.
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Original source description
- General Trade Representative
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Responsibilities
- Open and grow new trade accounts
- Drive sales and repeat orders within existing accounts
- Conduct regular field visits and generate customer orders
- Promote professional lash products and accessories
- Ensure product visibility, availability and merchandising at outlets
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity
- Follow up on customer payments and collections
- Submit accurate sales and customer reports
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field
- At least 2 years’
Experience
- in General Trade, FMCG, Beauty, Cosmetics or Retail Sales
- selling to salons, beauty outlets, retailers, wholesalers or distributors
- Strong prospecting, negotiation and closing skills
- Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets
- Good understanding of the Nairobi beauty/general trade market is an added advantage
- Comfortable working extensively in the field
- Send your CV to
- vacancies@jantakenya.com