Sales & Marketing

Sales Assistant At Kilimall

Kilimall·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Internship
Sales & MarketingFull TimeInternship
-Closes Sep 30, 2026

Job responsibilities

  • Assist the sales team with daily sales activities and customer follow-up.
  • Prepare quotations, sales orders, invoices and basic sales reports.
  • Maintain customer records and filing, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
  • Handle customer calls, emails and messages, and coordinate with internal teams.
  • Support dealer and distributor communication and after-sales coordination.
  • Perform other sales administrative tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Female candidates preferred.
  • No prior experience required; fresh
  • graduates and entry-level candidates are welcome.
  • Basic proficiency in computers and office software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and email.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, responsible and willing to learn.
  • Basic English communication skills; Chinese-speaking is an advantage.
  • Diploma or Bachelor's degree preferred but not mandatory.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDDiploma
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At a glance

Company

Kilimall

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Internship

Experience

Valid until

September 30, 2026

Created

September 18, 2026

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