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Sales Manager – FMCG (Food)

Human Capital Solution Services (HCSS) Nairobi Full Time Posted 2026-09-28
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-09-28Close dateNot specifiedExperience7 yearsSourceBrighterMonday Kenya
sales managerFMCGfoodsales leadershipNairobifull timemid levelretailcustomer managementmarket coveragesalesretail
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A well-established FMCG company is hiring an experienced Sales Manager to lead its sales team, develop sales plans, strengthen customer relationships, and drive market coverage in Kenya. The role requires a hands-on leader who can analyse market trends, set and deliver sales targets, and translate strategies into measurable results. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing or a related field and at least 7 years’ FMCG sales experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.

  • Sales leadership role in the FMCG (Food) sector
  • Requires 7 years’ FMCG sales experience with 3 years in leadership
  • Bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing or related field required
  • Full-time role based in Nairobi, Kenya
  • Focus on sales planning, market coverage, and customer relationship management

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SALES MANAGER – FMCG (FOOD)

Human Capital Solution Services (HCSS)

Sales

2 days ago

Easy apply

New

Featured

Nairobi

Full Time

Retail, Fashion & FMCG

Confidential

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Job summary

The key result areas include the responsibly for leading the sales team, developing sales plans, strengthening customer relationships and ensuring effective market coverage.

Min Qualification:

Bachelors

Experience Level:

Mid level

Experience Length:

7 years

Language Requirement:

English

Working Hours:

Full Time - 8 to 5

Applicant Location:

Kenya

Job descriptions & requirements

Are you a sales leader who knows how to turn targets into results, build strong customer relationships and identify opportunities that drive business growth?

Our client, a well-established company in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is seeking to recruit an experienced Sales Manager to lead its sales team and drive growth across its markets and customer channels.

The key result areas include the responsibly for leading the sales team, developing sales plans, strengthening customer relationships and ensuring effective market coverage.

The role requires a hands-on sales leader who can analyse market trends, identify opportunities, develop people and translate sales strategies into measurable results.

The role is to:-

• lead the sales team

• set and deliver sales targets

• develop sales plans

• strengthen customer relationships and ensure effective market coverage

• drive effective product positioning and address market-related issues affecting product performance

• prepare and monitor annual, quarterly and monthly sales forecasts and projections

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing or a relevant business field.

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in FMCG sales, including at least 3 years in a sales leadership role.

• Demonstrated track record of growing a company’s product portfolio.

• Strong experience in customer and relationship management.

• Strong understanding of sales planning, market penetration and sales performance management.

• Good working of computer uses and other related business tools.

• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.

• High level of integrity and professional ethics.

Key Competencies

• Sales leadership and team development.

• Strong commercial and analytical thinking.

• Customer relationship management.

• Target-driven with a results-focused approach.

• Ability to make sound decisions and take ownership of results.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive market-based remuneration package and the opportunity to work with a focused management team that values performance, accountability and professional growth.

If you possess the required qualifications, experience and competencies to excel in this role, kindly submit your application and updated CV for consideration.

Applications should be received by Monday, 12th October, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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