Sales and Marketing · Full-time
Direct employerSalesperson Service Business Hunter

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Role overview
KONE is hiring a Salesperson for their Service Business Hunter role in Nairobi. This full-time position suits motivated individuals with experience in technical sales, particularly in the elevator or construction industries, who can build and manage customer relationships to drive sales.
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What you will do
- Build and expand customer relationships in the assigned area.
- Enhance KONE's market position with customers.
- Share sales leads and opportunities with the sales team.
- Address customer complaints and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Update and manage customer and contact information.
- Identify new sales opportunities beyond current customers.
- Manage requests for quotes (RFQs).
- Achieve sales targets including leads, orders, and contracts while adhering to pricing guidelines.
- Ensure KONE's solutions meet customer needs.
- Set prices and discounts within approved limits.
- Verify contracts align with negotiation outcomes.
- Track all sales activities and maintain sales funnel.
- Keep CRM reports accurate and timely.
- Gather market and competitor information.
- Assist finance with payment collection.
- Follow through on personal sales plan.
Requirements
- A degree or higher diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a Business-Related Course is advantageous.
- 2 to 5 years of technical experience in the elevator/escalator industry is preferred.
- 2 to 5 years of technical experience in construction, building materials, or the customer industry is preferred.
- Experience or familiarity with solution-selling methodology.
- Experience or familiarity with selling complex technology solutions.
- Highly motivated, goal-oriented, diligent, and organized self-starter with a focus on high-level customer service.
- Proven sales track record with strong customer focus.
- Fluency in English is required.
- A valid driver's licence is required.
- Willingness to travel within Kenya about 30% of the time.
Benefits
The employer offers a collaborative team environment, comprehensive learning and development programs, clear targets, regular performance feedback, mentoring and coaching, flexibility, and a culture valuing ethics, sustainability, and innovation.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact before Saturday, 14 November 2026.