About this role
Gap Recruitment Services Limited
Gap Recruitment Services Limited is a leading recruitment firm in Kenya where International and local companies find just the right fit talent.
Field Sales Executive - Construction Materials - Ngong
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 3 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Sales and Business Development
Key Responsibilities
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Business Development and Sales
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Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
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Conduct regular visits to construction sites, hardware stores, property developments, and customer locations.
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Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers.
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Generate leads and convert them into sales.
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Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets.
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Prepare quotations and follow up on outstanding opportunities.
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Customer Relationship Management
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Develop and maintain long-term relationships with contractors, developers, fundis, architects, quantity surveyors, and property owners.
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Present products and recommend solutions that meet customer requirements.
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Follow up on quotations, pending orders, and customer inquiries.
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Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the sales process.
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Territory Management
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Plan and manage daily field activities within the assigned territory.
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Maintain accurate records of customer visits, leads, quotations, and sales activities.
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Monitor competitor activities and identify emerging market opportunities.
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Provide regular market intelligence and customer feedback to management.
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Product Demonstration and Sales Support
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Present products using the company-provided tablet and webstore.
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Explain product specifications, pricing, promotions, and product availability.
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Coordinate with branch teams to ensure efficient order processing and customer support.
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Provide in-store sales support when required.
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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:
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Contractors
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Developers
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Hardware stores
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Construction companies
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Architects
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Quantity surveyors
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Interior designers
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Tools and Support Provided
The company will provide:
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A company motorcycle.
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Complete motorcycle safety gear.
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Advanced rider training.
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A tablet for product presentations and customer engagement.
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A GPS-enabled motorcycle for field operations.
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