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Sales Executive
CountyMombasaCityMombasaContractFull TimePosted2026-09-24Close dateNot specifiedExperienceNot specifiedSourceJobWeb Kenya
sales executivesalesbusiness developmentlogisticsCFScargo handlingMombasafull timeshippingaccount managementsalesinternship
AI summary
AGL - Africa Global Logistics is hiring a Sales Executive in Mombasa to drive qualified sales opportunities, grow cargo volumes and revenue, and manage customer relationships across the CFS, logistics, shipping and cargo-handling market. The role involves prospecting, pipeline management, account development and market intelligence.
- Sales and business development role focused on CFS, logistics and cargo handling
- Based in Mombasa, Kenya
- Full-time position
- Targets new customer acquisition and existing account growth
- Requires CRM use and structured pipeline management
AI job guide
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AI salary guide
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Can you qualify for this role?
- UnclearRelated work experienceThe text mentions experience, but the exact level should be confirmed at source.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, internship, financeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in MombasaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time 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
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Sales Executive evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to AGL - Africa Global Logistics and the role in Mombasa.
- Add concrete examples related to sales, internship, finance, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from JobWeb 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 Sales Executive role in sales, internship?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Mombasa under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
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Original source description
- Mission Description
- The role is responsible for generating qualified sales opportunities, converting prospects into active customers, growing cargo volumes and revenue, and maintaining strong customer relationships across the CFS market.
- Sales & Business Development
- Identify, profile and prospect new customers and business opportunities within the CFS, logistics, shipping and cargo-handling market.
- Develop and maintain a structured database of prospective and existing customers.
- Conduct regular customer visits, calls, meetings and other business development activities.
- Generate qualified leads and actively convert prospects into customers.
- Develop individual sales plans aligned to agreed commercial priorities and targets.
- Customer & Account Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Develop a clear understanding of customers’ cargo profiles, business
Requirements
- and service expectations.
- Maintain regular engagement with customers to identify opportunities for increased volumes and additional services.
- Identify opportunities for cross-selling and up-selling relevant CFS and related services.
- Monitor customer activity and proactively identify risks to retention or declining business.
- Follow up on customer concerns and coordinate resolution with the relevant internal teams.
- Sales Pipeline & Conversion
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date sales pipeline covering leads, prospects, opportunities, quotations, proposals and conversions.
- Ensure sales opportunities are actively progressed with clear next actions and expected closure dates.
- Follow up systematically on quotations, proposals, RFQs and other commercial opportunities.
- Record customer interactions, sales activities and opportunities in the approved CRM or sales tracking system.
- Monitor conversion performance and identify factors affecting successful or lost business.
- Revenue & Cargo Volume Growth
- Achieve agreed individual sales, revenue and business development targets.
- Drive growth in CFS cargo volumes from both new and existing customers.
- Identify opportunities to increase business from existing accounts.
- Market & Competitor Intelligence
- Monitor developments within the Mombasa port, CFS, shipping and logistics market.
- Track competitor activity, service offerings, pricing trends and customer movements.
- Identify emerging opportunities arising from changes in trade flows, cargo volumes and customer requirements.
- Sales Reporting & Performance Management
- Prepare accurate and timely sales activity and performance reports as required.
- Track customer visits, prospects, leads, RFQs, proposals, conversions and revenue performance.
- Monitor individual performance against agreed sales and business development targets.
- Maintain accurate customer databases, sales trackers and CRM records
- Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- Professional qualification in Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 3 years’
Experience
- in sales or business development, preferably within CFS, clearing and forwarding, freight forwarding, shipping, transport or a related logistics environment.
- Proven
- in B2B sales, customer acquisition and account development.
- Demonstrated
- in building and maintaining customer relationships.
- working with CFAs, importers/exporters, shipping lines, cargo owners or other logistics stakeholders will be an advantage.
- Proven ability to work against sales, revenue or volume-based targets.
- Good understanding of the Mombasa port and logistics environment will be an advantage.
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