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Technical Sales Intern
CountyNairobi CountyCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-09-16Close dateNot specifiedExperience1 yearSourceMyJobMag KenyaSalaryKSh 16,000 - KSh 30,000/month
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Cerium Chemicals Ltd is hiring a proactive, technically oriented Technical Sales Intern to support sales and business development in Nairobi. The role involves customer prospecting, product presentations, CRM management, and cross-functional coordination. Recent graduates with a chemistry-related diploma or degree are encouraged to apply.
- Chemistry-related diploma or bachelor's degree is mandatory
- Recent graduates and internship-eligible candidates encouraged to apply
- Salary range KSh 16,000 - KSh 30,000 per month
- Onsite full-time role based in Nairobi
- Requires willingness to travel regularly for customer visits
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- We are a customer- oriented company focused on delivering raw material solutions to the food, personal care and homecare industries.
- We strive to provide a competitive edge in innovation and sustainable business initiatives by providing these industries with value added raw materials and unmatched customer service. We combine high- quality products, in-de...
- Technical Sales Intern
- Job Type
- Full Time
- ,
- Onsite
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
- ,
- Diploma
Experience
- 1 - 3 years
- Location
- Nairobi
- Job Field
- Internships
- ,
- Sales and Business Development
- Salary Range
- KSh 16,000 - KSh 30,000/month
- Cerium Chemicals Ltd is a growing chemical raw-materials distribution company serving the
- personal care and homecare industries
- . We are looking for a
- proactive, commercially minded and technically oriented Technical Sales Intern
- to support our sales and business development activities.
- Key
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new customers and business opportunities.
- Generate leads through prospecting, networking, market research, digital platforms and customer visits.
- Conduct regular customer visits and sales calls.
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Understand customer formulation and production needs and recommend suitable raw-material solutions.
- Support product presentations and provide basic technical and application information.
- Coordinate samples, product trials, quotations and customer follow-ups.
- Support cross-selling, upselling and introduction of new products to existing customers.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing and customer requirements.
- Maintain accurate customer and sales information in the
- CRM system
- .
- Assist with sales reports, pipeline management and sales forecasts.
- Work with Procurement, Warehouse, Finance and other teams to support excellent customer service and timely order fulfillment.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a related field.
- Chemistry-related academic background is mandatory.
- Interest in technical sales, business development, chemicals, raw materials, cosmetics, personal care or homecare.
- Strong communication, presentation and customer relationship skills.
- Commercially minded, proactive, self-driven and target-oriented.
- Ability to understand technical products and translate customer
- into practical solutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn CRM systems.
- Willingness to travel regularly for customer visits.
- Recent graduates and candidates eligible for internships are encouraged to apply.
- Added Advantage
- Knowledge or exposure to
- cosmetic/personal care formulation, homecare products, laboratory work, R&D or chemical raw materials
- will be an advantage.
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- Method of Application
- Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to:
- hr@ceriumchemicals.co.ke
- using the position as subject of email.
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