Career Options Limited is a leading recruitment-consulting firm based in Nairobi Kenya and offering specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process for companies based in Africa and Middle East. We cover various business verticals like Oil and Gas, Power, Green Energy, Engineering, Retail, FMCG, Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism ,Construction, Telecoms, Pharmaceuticals, Bio Technology, Manufacturing and Agriculture. Career Option's is an acknowledged leader in the recruitment industry in Kenya and Across Africa. Working across commercial, government and not for profit sectors, career option's has forged an enviable reputation, as the consultancy that gets it right. We find the right people to meet your needs; we provide the highest possible levels of service; and we stand by our results. Having placed over 3,000 people since inception, Career Options knows it's market place, and more importantly WE KNOW PEOPLE. Our clients range from SMEs to FTSE 100 businesses and include Beiersdorf East Africa,BASF Chemicals, EMC, Aramex International, Unilever, Reime Group, Fairmont Hotel & Resorts, Emaar Group, Mars Group, Landmark Gulf retail, Mantis Collection, Wilo, , IBM among many others. But whatever their size, location or sector, they know they can rely on Career Options to work harder and go the extra mile to meet their recruitment needs. Here' a brief overview of our strengths: Circle On-site or off-site dedicated consultants. Circle Ability to source the right candidates globally. Circle Multi location coordination. Circle Customized recruiting, screening, testing and employees orientation. Circle Single point of contact and centralized order process Circle Large database of candidates; updated on a regular basis through our online and offline database. Circle Credible recruitment partners in Africa, Middle East, Australia, Europe and North America. Circle Affordable service fee upon successful recruitment. We have been matching appropriate candidates with the right opportunities. Our recruitment consultants are experts in sourcing and attracting candidates by enabling them to sift through the vast amount of data available on the Internet and our large database zoom in on potential employees and pre-qualify candidate data. We are focusing on sourcing talent globally for blue chip companies in Africa and Middle East. We take challenge is finding the right candidate through selective headhunting from the same sector and competing companies. Background Information J&I is a start-up company in the manufacturing sector, operating a small scale but fast-growing human and animal feed food processing roasted business in Nairobi. THE JOB We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Sales Executive to join our human food business. The Sales Executive will be responsible for recruiting and securing orders from distributors, supermarkets, minimarts and well-established retail shops on a given route. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the formal and informal retail market, excellent communication skills, and a passion for engaging with clients both in-person and online. The role is open to individuals in Coastal, Central and Central Rift Regions. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Sign up the business with big retail chains (supermarkets) and distributors in assigned region Develop and maintain relationship with retail outlets to maintain a good flow of orders Ensure timely stock replenishment to existing customers. Gather information on client needs and preferences and make suggestions for product improvements. Work with the production team to plan production schedules based on demand forecasts. Manage the company’s social media pages and engage with clients. Work with the ICT department to develop suitable content for the website QUALIFICATIONS The job holder should have the following qualifications.  Diploma in business or sales and marketing. Degree in Marketing will have an added advantage. At least 1 year experience working in FMCG, specifically retail sales to distributors supermarkets and minimarkets. Having existing customer base is a mandatory requirement THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies. Strong communication and customer engagement skills Knowledge of the informal retail market Proficiency in social media management and online client engagement Ability to gather and analyze customer feedback for product improvement Strong collaboration skills  A proactive and results-driven attitude with the ability to meet sales targets WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON We are offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.