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Sales Executive

Career Options Africa Group Career Options Limited is a leading recruitment-consulting firm based in Nairobi Kenya and offering specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process for companies based in Afr... Full Time Posted 2026-08-18
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-08-18Close dateNot specifiedExperience1 yearSourceMyJobMag KenyaSalaryCompetitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
sales executivefmcg salesretail salesdistributor salesnairobimultiple regionsfull timeonsitediploma levelentry levelsalesretail
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J&I, a Nairobi-based manufacturing start-up in the human and animal feed sector, is hiring a Sales Executive to drive retail and distributor sales across multiple Kenyan regions. The role focuses on securing orders from supermarkets, minimarts, and distributors, managing social media, and supporting production planning. Applications are invited via email with a deadline of 31 August 2026.

  • FMCG sales role focused on distributors, supermarkets, and minimarts
  • Open to candidates in Nairobi, Eastern, Coastal, Central, and Central Rift regions
  • Requires diploma in business, sales, or marketing and at least 1 year experience
  • Existing customer base is a mandatory requirement
  • Competitive salary offered based on experience and qualifications
  • Apply by email with CV and salary details by 31 August 2026

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  • PreferredPractical evidence in sales, retail, Business DevelopmentThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
  • RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Career Options Limited is a leading recruitment-consulting firm based in Nairobi Kenya and offering specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process for companies based in Africa and Middle East. We cover various business verticals like Oil and Gas, Power, Green Energy, Engineering, Retail, FMCG, Information Technology, Banking an...

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Sales Executive

Job Type

Full Time

,

Onsite

Qualification

Diploma

Experience

1 year

Location

Bomet

,

Embu

,

Isiolo

,

Kericho

,

Kiambu

,

Kilifi

,

Kirinyaga

,

Kitui

,

Kwale

,

Laikipia

,

Lamu

,

Machakos

,

Makueni

,

Meru

,

Mombasa

,

Muranga

,

Nairobi

,

Nakuru

,

Narok

,

Nyamira

,

Nyandarua

,

Nyeri

,

Taita Taveta

Job Field

Sales and Business Development

Background Information

J&I is a start-up company in the manufacturing sector, operating a small scale but fast-growing human and animal feed food processing roasted business in Nairobi.

THE JOB

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Sales Executive to join our human food business.

The Sales Executive will be responsible for recruiting and securing orders from distributors, supermarkets, minimarts and well-established retail shops on a given route.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the formal and informal retail market, excellent communication skills, and a passion for engaging with clients both in-person and online. The role is open to individuals in Nairobi, Eastern, Coastal, Central and Central Rift Regions.

MAIN TASKS AND

working in FMCG, specifically retail sales to distributors supermarkets and minimarkets.

Having existing customer base is a mandatory requirement

THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.

Strong communication and customer engagement skills

Knowledge of the informal retail market

Proficiency in social media management and online client engagement

Ability to gather and analyze customer feedback for product improvement

Strong collaboration skills

A proactive and results-driven attitude with the ability to meet sales targets

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON

We are offering a competitive salary commensurate with

and qualifications.

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Method of Application

Send CV only to

recruitment@careeroptionsafricagroup.com

by 31st August 2026 subject heading, as

SALES EXECUTIVE-KENYA.

However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates called for an interview as soon as their CVs are received. Kindly indicate current, last or expected salary in the CV.

Candidates who do not hear from us by this date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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Responsibilities

  • .
  • Sign up the business with big retail chains (supermarkets) and distributors in assigned region
  • Develop and maintain relationship with retail outlets to maintain a good flow of orders
  • Ensure timely stock replenishment to existing customers.
  • Gather information on client needs and preferences and make suggestions for product improvements.
  • Work with the production team to plan production schedules based on demand forecasts.
  • Manage the company’s social media pages and engage with clients.
  • Work with the ICT department to develop suitable content for the website
  • QUALIFICATIONS
  • The job holder should have the following qualifications.
  • Diploma in business or sales and marketing. Degree in Marketing will have an added advantage.
  • At least 1 year
Source and provenanceSource: MyJobMag Kenya. Last checked: 2026-08-19.Kazi Connect is a job discovery service, not the employer. Always confirm the vacancy at the original source.Summaries may be AI-assisted. Report inaccurate content.
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