Duma Works is recruiting a Sales Executive in Nairobi for Acacia Innovations Ltd. Acacia Innovations Ltd. is a start-up which provides environmentally friendly and cost-saving cooking and fuel solutions.
They are seeking a full-time, high-level sales executive to bring in orders from schools, hotels and restaurants for Kuni Safi briquettes, a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to firewood made from sugarcane waste. Kuni Safi is nearly smokeless and lasts for up to 4 hours. It is twice as efficient as firewood, thereby helping customers save up to 50% on their cost of fuel. Acacia Innovations has supplied over 100 schools, hotels, and restaurants with Kuni Safi to date.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a mature, sophisticated, and experienced sales executive to grow their sales of Kuni Safi briquettes. This position is well suited to someone with extensive institutional sales experience and a professional network. Sales executives will work mostly in the field, with office work limited to customer phone calls and reporting.
The ideal candidate should have a strong track record of meeting sales targets and be highly motivated, target-driven, and a persuasive negotiator.
Job Qualifications
Strong track record in sales- demonstrable results of meeting 80-100% of sales goals per month, as confirmed by your references
5+ years of experience selling to large institutions, ideally schools and/or hotels
Existing professional network of school/restaurant/hotel owners and administrators
Excellent at sales mathematics and comfortable discussing pricing and cost savings
High confident and presentable
Strong and persuasive negotiator
Able to work independently; highly motivated
Target-driven; able to realistically set and meet goals
Excited to work for a start-up and contribute to building a new sales strategy
Excellent and professional verbal and written communication abilities
Competent at basic computer and internet programs including Google Drive, Microsoft Word and Excel
Interest in improving people’s lives and our environment
Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Valid driver’s license; own car preferred but not required
What We Offer:
Excellent prospects for career growth with a high-potential start-up
Flexible working hours and locations
An opportunity to create professional contacts and interact with high-level decision makers
A chance to make a positive impact while generating significant income
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