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Response Handler / Lead Engagement Executive

Career Directions Limited
Nairobi Area, Nairobi City, Kenya Posted Oct 15, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Job Title: Response Handler / Lead Engagement Executive

Department: Marketing

Reports To: Head of Marketing / CEO

Job Summary

The Response Handler is responsible for actively managing and responding to all inbound client inquiries across multiple marketing channels. The role focuses on first-contact engagement, lead qualification, structured follow-ups, and accurate CRM management to ensure efficient handover to the sales team and high conversion support.

Key Responsibilities

    1. Inquiry Management
  • Actively and promptly respond to all inbound inquiries across all marketing channels including WhatsApp, website forms, social media platforms, and email.

  • Ensure professional, consistent, and brand-aligned communication.

    1. Lead Qualification
  • Qualify all inbound leads before assigning them to the sales team.

  • Filter out unqualified leads to improve sales efficiency.

    1. Lead Nurturing & Follow-Ups
  • Send structured and timely follow-up messages to unresponsive and warm leads.

  • Maintain regular engagement to nurture leads until conversion or disqualification.

    1. CRM Management
  • Upload all qualified leads into the CRM system in a timely and accurate manner.

  • Maintain complete and updated lead records and statuses.

    1. Post-Handover Follow-Ups & Reporting
  • Follow up on leads handed over to the sales team to track response and engagement.

  • Collect and report data on response rates, follow-up effectiveness, and lead quality.

Requirements

  • Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to manage multiple communication channels

  • Basic understanding of sales funnels and CRM systems

  • Proactive, professional, and client-focused mindset

  • Performance Metrics (KPIs):

  • Response time to inquiries

  • Lead qualification accuracy

  • CRM data completeness

  • Follow-up consistency

  • Lead response and engagement rates

  • Requirements

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to manage multiple communication channels

  • Basic understanding of sales funnels and CRM systems

  • Proactive, professional, and client-focused mindset

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