Sales Team Leader
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African Labour Solutions is recruiting a Sales Team Leader for a leading FMCG food manufacturing client to drive sales growth across the Nyanza Region. The role involves leading field sales teams, managing distributors, ensuring trade execution, and delivering sales targets. The position offers a gross salary of Ksh. 70,000–100,000 and requires a diploma or degree and at least 7 years of FMCG sales experience.
- Gross salary Ksh. 70,000–100,000 per month
- FMCG food manufacturing client in Nyanza Region
- Requires 7 years FMCG sales experience and valid driving licence
- Deadline to apply is Aug 30th 2026
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Source salary availableThe source lists Ksh. 70,000 - 100,000. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
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- Required7+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
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- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, retail, sales managementThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
- SALES TEAM LEADER – NYANZA REGION
- AFRICAN LABOUR SOLUTIONS
- Sales
- Yesterday
- Easy apply
- New
- Rest of Kenya
- Full Time
- Recruitment
- Confidential
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- Job summary
- Ensure effective outlet execution in line with Picture of Success (QDVPPP) standards
- Min Qualification:
- Diploma
Experience
- Level:
- Senior level
- Length:
- 7 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Kenya
- Job descriptions &
- in FMCG sales within the Nyanza Region.
- • Proven
- managing distributors, sales teams, and general trade operations.
- • Strong understanding of route-to-market strategies and trade execution.
- • Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
- • Valid driving licence is mandatory.
- How to Apply
- Qualified candidates are requested to apply by sending their CV only to
- recruitment@africanlaboursolutions.co.ke
- quoting the Job Title & Location on the email subject “
- Sales Team
- Leader – Nyanza Region”
- by Aug 30th 2026
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Requirements
General Purpose
Our client, a leading player in the FMCG food manufacturing sector, is seeking to recruit a highly experienced, results oriented, and performance-driven Sales Team Leader to drive sales growth across the Nyanza Region. The successful candidate will be responsible for increasing market share, driving revenue growth, strengthening distributor and retail partnerships, ensuring excellent trade execution, and leading high-performing field sales teams.
Location
: Nyanza Region|
Gross
Salary
: Ksh. 70,000 -100,000
Duties &
& Qualifications
• Degree or Diploma in Sales, Marketing, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years'
Responsibilities
- Ensure effective outlet execution in line with Picture of Success (QDVPPP) standards.
- Drive implementation of promotions and trade marketing initiatives.
- Monitor competitor activities and provide timely market intelligence.
- Ensure compliance with approved pricing structures.
- Maintain high merchandising and execution standards across assigned territories.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with retail partners.
- Develop and implement effective route plans for Trade Development Representatives (TDRs).
- Expand market coverage through new outlet acquisition and product listings.
- Ensure efficient route coverage and field execution.
- Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
- Allocate field resources to maximize sales productivity and ROI.
- Monitor distributor route coverage and close market gaps.
- Drive sell-in, sell-out, and order management while minimizing stock-outs.
- Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities.
- Ensure distributors achieve agreed sales and purchase targets.
- Monitor distributor performance and financial health.
- Build sustainable and mutually beneficial distributor relationships.
- Maintain optimal stock levels across distributor locations.
- Support distributors in inventory planning and stock optimization.
- Lead, coach, and motivate Area Sales Team Leaders, TDRs, and Distributor Sales Representatives (DSRs).
- Identify capability gaps and implement training and development initiatives.
- Conduct induction, coaching, and continuous performance management.