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Field Sales Executive - Construction Materials

Gap Recruitment Services Limited
Thika Posted Oct 14, 2026
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About this role

Field Sales Executive - Construction Materials - Thika

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Thika
  • Job Field Sales and Business Development

Key Responsibilities

  • Business Development and Sales

  • Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities within the assigned territory.

  • Conduct regular visits to construction sites, hardware stores, property developments, and customer locations.

  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers.

  • Generate leads and convert them into sales.

  • Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets.

  • Prepare quotations and follow up on outstanding opportunities.

  • Customer Relationship Management

  • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with contractors, developers, fundis, architects, quantity surveyors, and property owners.

  • Present products and recommend solutions that meet customer requirements.

  • Follow up on quotations, pending orders, and customer inquiries.

  • Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the sales process.

  • Territory Management

  • Plan and manage daily field activities within the assigned territory.

  • Maintain accurate records of customer visits, leads, quotations, and sales activities.

  • Monitor competitor activities and identify emerging market opportunities.

  • Provide regular market intelligence and customer feedback to management.

  • Product Demonstration and Sales Support

  • Present products using the company-provided tablet and webstore.

  • Explain product specifications, pricing, promotions, and product availability.

  • Coordinate with branch teams to ensure efficient order processing and customer support.

  • Provide in-store sales support when required.

  • Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should have:

  • At least three (3) years of experience in field sales, direct sales, territory sales, or business development.
  • Proven experience consistently achieving sales targets.
  • Experience selling construction materials, building products, hardware, paint, roofing products, tiles, sanitary ware, cement, steel, or related products.
  • Demonstrated experience prospecting and developing new business in the field.
  • Strong negotiation and closing skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
  • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience selling to:

  • Contractors

  • Developers

  • Hardware stores

  • Construction companies

  • Architects

  • Quantity surveyors

  • Interior designers

  • Tools and Support Provided

The company will provide:

  • A company motorcycle.

  • Complete motorcycle safety gear.

  • Advanced rider training.

  • A tablet for product presentations and customer engagement.

  • A GPS-enabled motorcycle for field operations.

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