Sales & Marketing Officer Job. Sales Jobs In Kenya

Industry: Education & Publishing Industry,
Gross Salary: Ksh 35k + Commission,

Our client, a leading provider of academic content and educational solutions, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales & Marketing Manager to lead their field sales team and drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of the education sector, and experience managing commission-based sales agents.

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Key Responsibilities:

Sales Management:

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to expand market reach in schools.
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of field sales agents and telesales personnel to drive performance.
• Meet sales targets by engaging schools/clients and ensuring the team achieves their goals through coaching and motivation.
• Oversee school visits, ensuring sales agents follow up on leads and close deals effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school decision-makers (principals, procurement officers, and education boards).
• Manage the refundable fare system, ensuring reimbursements align with payment collections.
• Oversee pricing, invoicing, and collections, ensuring timely payments from schools.

Marketing & Business Development:

• Plan and execute targeted marketing campaigns to promote educational products.
• Organize product presentations, school workshops, and teacher training sessions.
• Oversee digital marketing initiatives (social media, email campaigns, website updates).
• Conduct market research to understand school needs, competitor strategies, and industry trends.
• Develop marketing materials such as brochures, case studies, and presentations to support sales efforts.

Reporting & Performance Analysis:

• Track and analyze sales performance, providing detailed reports on team activities and revenue growth.
• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and optimize strategies accordingly.
• Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sales and marketing, preferably in the education sector.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a field sales team.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in digital marketing and CRM tools.
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently for school visits.

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How to Apply

Gross Salary: Ksh 35k + Commission

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Sales & Marketing Officer) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 11th April 2025

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying