Sales and Marketing · Full-time
Recruitment agency · Bridge Talent GroupSales Executives (10 Sales Executives)
Employer not disclosed by agency

About this role
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Role overview
An education technology company in Kenya is hiring 10 full-time Sales Executives to work in the field. The role suits candidates with experience in sales and business development who can drive customer acquisition and revenue growth for a digital career assessment platform.
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What you will do
- Develop and implement sales strategies to meet revenue targets.
- Identify and acquire new customers including schools, parents, learners, and institutional partners.
- Build relationships with school owners, principals, and other key decision-makers.
- Conduct sales presentations and product demonstrations to potential customers.
- Manage the sales pipeline through prospecting, follow-ups, negotiations, and closing deals.
- Collaborate with marketing to convert leads and enquiries into sales.
- Maintain accurate sales records and prepare sales reports using the company's CRM system.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Sales and Marketing, Business Administration, Business Development, Education, or related field.
- At least 4 years of proven experience in sales, business development, or account management.
- Proven record of meeting or exceeding sales targets with measurable achievements.
- Experience in both B2B and B2C sales, customer acquisition, and relationship management.
- Ability to develop sales pipelines, conduct presentations, negotiate, and close deals.
- Strong understanding of business development, territory management, and revenue generation.
- Excellent presentation, communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills to interpret sales data.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and sales reporting tools.
- Ability to work independently in a field-based role with minimal supervision.
- Must have reliable transport and a smartphone capable of product demonstrations.
- Preferred: Experience selling education technology, digital platforms, assessments, or subscription-based services.
- Preferred: Experience working with schools, parents, teachers, and education administrators.
- Preferred: Experience in institutional sales, consultative selling, and partnership development.
- Preferred: Familiarity with the Kenyan education system including CBE, KJSEA, KCSE, and KUCCPS.
- Preferred: Experience presenting to senior decision-makers and selling to owner-managed businesses and institutions.
How to apply
Submit an updated CV through the employer's official contact. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The employer has not published a closing date.