E-learning Solutions Company Sales Manager Job in Kenya

Mar 22, 2016

Our client, an E-learning solutions company is seeking a dynamic and result-oriented Sales Manager to execute its sales strategy across Kenya. 

Currently operating in over 24 countries across the globe, the company’s turnkey E-Learning platforms have revolutionized the growth and adoption of E-learning globally.
 

The successful candidate will approach higher learning institutions in Kenya (Universities & Colleges), present the company’s E-learning software’s and solutions and push for the uptake and adoption of the services.
 

The successful candidate will have a total of 5 years’ experience in sales and minimum of 2 years’ experience selling to higher education institutions (Universities and colleges).
 

 

Key functions will include:

• Implement sales strategy for Kenyan market.


• Generating sales leads and making follow-ups to closing deals.


• Approaching higher learning institutions and presenting company services and products to them


• Responding to incoming client enquiries in the Kenyan market.


• Preparation and delivery of client presentations and proposals across Kenya


• Monitor client feedback and translate client needs into a better overall product experience


• Coordinate online and offline marketing strategies. 


• Liaise with other departments to ensure client needs are addressed


• Prepare and submit accurate sales reports to head office

Location: The role holder will be based in Parklands, Nairobi but will be required to travel from time to time on work assignments locally.

Qualities and skills:  This position requires an energetic, self-motivated person who is passionate about marketing and communication and has a strong background in this, self-driven individual with keen eye for detail.
 

Other relevant skills include:

• Advanced corporate sales experience a MUST


• Familiarity with E-learning solutions industry an advantage


• Possess Kenyan market and understanding of operations in different higher learning institutions.


• Possess and maintain knowledge of market needs competition and latest industry news and trends. 


• Client service and relationship building skills


• Ability to work independently 


• Team Player with problem solving skills 


• Insightful, can suggest and implement changes to improve individual and team processes as well as sales methodology

Education: Master’s degree in sales and marketing

Language: Excellent verbal and non – verbal communication skills in English.

Compensation: A competitive compensation will be negotiated with the right candidate, commensurate with experience and skills. 

Please state current and salary expectations in your application.

Availability: State availability (notice period) in your application letter.

Deadline: Interested parties should send in their online applications on or before 5:00 pm 29th March, 2016.

Correspondence: 

Applications and detailed CV to be addressed to Wisen HR manager and send by email to http://goo.gl/T8sryH 

Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.