Operations

Field Sales Executive - Construction Materials - Nairobi

Gap Recruitment Services Limited·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Contract
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Key Responsibilities

Business Development and Sales

  • Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
  • Conduct regular visits to construction sites, hardware stores, property developments, and customer locations.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers.
  • Generate leads and convert them into sales.
  • Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets.
  • Prepare quotations and follow up on outstanding opportunities.

Customer Relationship Management

  • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with contractors, developers, fundis, architects, quantity surveyors, and property owners.
  • Present products and recommend solutions that meet customer requirements.
  • Follow up on quotations, pending orders, and customer inquiries.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the sales process.

Territory Management

  • Plan and manage daily field activities within the assigned territory.
  • Maintain accurate records of customer visits, leads, quotations, and sales activities.
  • Monitor competitor activities and identify emerging market opportunities.
  • Provide regular market intelligence and customer feedback to management.

Product Demonstration and Sales Support

  • Present products using the company-provided tablet and webstore.
  • Explain product specifications, pricing, promotions, and product availability.
  • Coordinate with branch teams to ensure efficient order processing and customer support.
  • Provide in-store sales support when required.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should have:

  • At least three (3) years of experience in field sales, direct sales, territory sales, or business development.
  • Proven experience consistently achieving sales targets.
  • Experience selling construction materials, building products, hardware, paint, roofing products, tiles, sanitary ware, cement, steel, or related products.
  • Demonstrated experience prospecting and developing new business in the field.
  • Strong negotiation and closing skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
  • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience selling to:

  • Contractors
  • Developers
  • Hardware stores
  • Construction companies
  • Architects
  • Quantity surveyors
  • Interior designers

Tools and Support Provided

The company will provide:

  • A company motorcycle.
  • Complete motorcycle safety gear.
  • Advanced rider training.
  • A tablet for product presentations and customer engagement.
  • A GPS-enabled motorcycle for field operations.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 14, 2026