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Private Event Sales Associate
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractContractPosted2026-08-13Close dateNot specifiedExperience2 yearsSourceBrighterMonday KenyaSalaryLess than KSh 15,000 plus commission
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AI summary
The Burns Brothers Limited is hiring a Private Event Sales Associate in Nairobi to drive new business for HQ Kenya House as a premier private events destination. The role is performance-driven, covering lead generation, client meetings, venue tours, proposals, and contract closure. It offers a base of less than KSh 15,000 plus commission on a contract basis.
- Performance-driven private events sales role with commission on top of base pay
- Focus on corporate, embassy, nonprofit, luxury brand, and event planner clients
- Clear weekly activity targets for calls, emails, meetings, tours, and qualified leads
- CRM ownership, pipeline reporting, and white-glove client experience required
- 2–5 years of hospitality, hotel, catering, or event sales experience needed
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Source salary availableThe source lists Less than KSh 15,000 plus commission. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
Can you qualify for this role?
- Required2+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, hospitality, retailThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Contract contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
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- Place your strongest Private Event Sales Associate evidence in the first half of your CV.
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- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Private Event Sales Associate role in sales, hospitality?
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- Are you available to work in Nairobi under the listed contract or schedule?
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Original source description
Private Event Sales Associate
THE BURNS BROTHERS LIMITED
Sales
Yesterday
Easy apply
New
Nairobi
Contract
Hospitality & Hotel
KSh
Less than 15,000
Plus Commission
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Job summary
We are seeking an energetic, ambitious, and highly motivated Private Event Sales Associate to drive new business and help establish HQ Kenya House as the premier destination for private events. This is a performance-driven sales role for someone who enjoys prospecting, networking, building relationships, and closing business.
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience
- Level:
- Mid level
- Length:
- 5 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Contract - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Kenya
- Job descriptions &
- Respond
- to
- all inquiries within one business hour
- during business
- hours and no later than the next business morning for after-hours
- inquiries.
- Contact
- every qualified lead by phone within
- 24 hours
- of
- receiving an inquiry.
- Schedule
- venue tours within
- 72 hours
- whenever possible.
- Prepare
- and deliver customized proposals within
- 48 hours
- of
- completing a venue tour or client consultation.
- Follow
- up on all outstanding proposals within
- 48 hours
- of
- delivery.
- Continue
- follow-up until a booking decision is made.
- Negotiate
- contracts and successfully close new business.
- Consistently
- exceed monthly booking and revenue goals.
- Client Relationship Management
- Serve
- as the primary point of contact throughout the sales process.
- Deliver
- a white-glove client
- from the first inquiry through signed
- contract.
- Build
- trust through proactive communication and responsiveness.
- Maintain
- detailed notes on every client interaction within the CRM.
- Conduct
- a seamless transition to the operations team following contract execution
- while remaining available for sales-related client needs.
- Administrative
- in hospitality sales, catering sales, hotel sales,
- luxury retail, event sales, or business development.
- Proven
- track record of exceeding sales goals.
- Excellent
- verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong
- presentation and negotiation abilities.
- Exceptional
- customer service mindset.
- Highly
- organized with outstanding attention to detail.
- Ability
- to manage multiple clients simultaneously.
- Comfortable
- working evenings and weekends when client meetings or venue tours require.
- Existing
- relationships within Nairobi’s corporate, hospitality, or events community
- are highly desirable.
- Compensation
- This is a
- performance-driven sales position
- designed
- for professionals who are motivated by unlimited earning potential.
- Compensation includes:
- Competitive
- base salary
- Uncapped
- commission on every qualified event booking personally secured
- Quarterly
- performance bonuses
- Professional
- development opportunities
- This role is intentionally structured with a lower
- guaranteed base salary and a highly competitive commission plan designed
- to
- reward exceptional sales performance. The more business you generate, the more
- you earn.
- How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter
- highlighting your sales achievements, revenue performance, and why you would
- be
- an outstanding addition to the HQ Kenya House team.
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- Do not make any payment without confirming with the BrighterMonday Customer Support Team.
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Requirements
- The
- successful candidate will be responsible for managing the complete sales
- cycle—from lead generation and inquiry management to contract execution and
- client handoff.
- Key
Responsibilities
- Lead Generation & Business Development
- Generate
- new private event bookings through cold outreach, networking, referrals,
- social media, and relationship building.
- Prospect
- new corporate clients, embassies, nonprofits, luxury brands, wedding
- planners, event planners, executive assistants, and professional
- associations.
- Schedule
- and conduct in-person sales meetings with prospective clients.
- Attend
- networking events, business functions, trade shows, and community events
- to generate qualified leads.
- Build
- and maintain relationships that generate repeat business and referrals.
- Maintain
- a minimum pipeline of qualified opportunities at all times.
- Weekly Expectations
- Minimum
- 25
- new outbound prospecting calls
- Minimum
- 20
- personalized outreach emails
- Minimum
- 10
- in-person client meetings or networking meetings
- Minimum
- 5
- venue tours
- Minimum
- 5
- new qualified leads added to CRM each week
- Event Sales & Client
- Maintain
- an accurate CRM with all leads, proposals, contracts, and follow-up
- activities.
- Track
- proposal conversion rates and booking performance.
- Prepare
- weekly sales pipeline reports.
- Forecast
- monthly revenue.
- Maintain
- organized electronic client files.
- Ensure
- all contracts are executed before event confirmation.
- Performance Standards
- The successful candidate will consistently achieve the
- following service standards:
- Respond
- to all inquiries within
- 1 business hour
- 100%
- of proposals delivered within
- 48 hours
- 100%
- of client calls and emails returned the same business day
- Maintain
- accurate CRM records for every client interaction
- Maintain
- a professional appearance and represent the HQ Kenya House brand with
- excellence at all times
- Qualifications
- 2–5
- years of
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