Sales Representative (Retail)

TL;DR

Sales Representative (Retail): Driving growth in the retail channel in Kenya by promoting hirify.global bakery, patisserie, and chocolate products with an accent on long-term partnerships and market expansion. Focus on managing the customer base, executing sales orders, and integrating technical bakery knowledge into sales strategies.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya. Regular travel within the country is required.

Company

A global food innovation company specializing in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients.

What you will do

• Develop the Retail channel in Kenya in alignment with company strategy and guidelines.
• Promote and sell the hirify.global product range tailored to specific customer needs.
• Establish and maintain strong long-term partnerships with assigned retail customers.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including order registration and payment collection.
• Resolve customer complaints by collaborating with internal stakeholders to find adequate solutions.
• Organize and execute daily customer visits and participate in promotional events, fairs, and seminars.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Marketing, Business, or a related field; Bakery diploma is a plus.
• Practical experience as a baker with exposure to production and bakery improver applications.
• Proven experience in sales within the agri-food, bakery, pastry, or chocolate sectors.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly within Kenya.
• Ability to operate effectively within an international organization.
• Proficiency in using computer and tablet tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Caring, trustful, and respecting work environment that puts people first.
• Inclusive global workplace embracing diversity and equal opportunities.
• Stability and growth provided by a family company with a clear long-term vision.