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Sales & Marketing Executives – FMCG
CountyNairobi CountyCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-08-29Close date2026-11-27Experience5 yearsSourceMimus Jobs Kenya
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A full-time Sales & Marketing Executive role in the FMCG sector based in Nairobi. The position focuses on business development, sales target achievement, distributor and retailer relationship management, and route-to-market strategy execution. Candidates need a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of senior sales or commercial management experience.
- Full-time FMCG sales role based in Nairobi
- Requires 5+ years senior sales or commercial management experience
- Focus on business development, distribution, and route-to-market execution
- Deadline: 27 November 2026
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- Required5+ 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, call_centerThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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- Deadline is available: 2026-11-27
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Original source description
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- Sales & Marketing Executives – FMCG
- Jobs Kenya
- Full Time
- Nairobi
- Nairobi
- Deadline:
- 27 November 2026
- Posted
- August 29, 2026
- Roles/Duties &
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities to achieve assigned sales targets.
- Promote and sell FMCG products to distributors, retailers, wholesalers and key accounts.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Implement sales and marketing strategies to increase brand awareness, product visibility and market penetration.
- Conduct regular market visits and monitor market trends, competitor activities and customer needs.
- Ensure effective product distribution, availability, merchandising and visibility across assigned territories.
- Develop and manage sales budgets, forecasts, pipelines and resource allocation.
- Oversee route-to-market strategies and optimize sales coverage, distribution and execution.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and other departments to align commercial objectives.
- Follow up on customer orders, collections and outstanding accounts to support healthy sales operations
- Monitor market trends, pricing, promotions and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
- Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Minimum 2 years’
Experience
- in sales and marketing, preferably within the FMCG industry.
- At least 5 years’
- in a senior sales leadership or commercial management position.
- Strong understanding of FMCG markets, distribution channels, route-to-market strategies and customer segments.
- Demonstrated track record of consistently achieving and exceeding sales and revenue targets.
- Strong leadership, coaching, people-management and team-development skills.
- Customer service excellence and problem-solving orientation
- Team collaboration and coordination skills
- Ability to work independently and meet sales targets
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and CRM software
- Strong problem-solving and evaluation skills
- Strategic thinking and market analysis capability
- Proven sales and negotiation skills
- Strong business development and client relationship management skills
- Qualifications
- BA/BSc/HND
- Required
- 5 years
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