Sales Executive– IT Solutions

  • Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • 50,000-80,000 KES / Month

Job Description:

Job Title: Sales Executive – IT & Solutions

Reports to: Senior Business Manager

Industry: Information Technology

Location: Nairobi

Salary: 50-80k+ Commissions

Job Purpose: Responsible for developing the market sales strategy, managing a team of sales personnel to execute the strategies for the software solutions business. This includes the achievement of sales and profitability objectives, the development and implementation of a sound marketing strategy to maximize profitability and efficiencies.

Our client is a leading IT solutions provider offering a wide array of solutions for Electronic Security Systems, Queue Management Systems, Visitor Management System, Hospital Information Management System and more.

Key Responsibilities of the Sales Executive Job

  • Building and maintaining relationships with the new and existing clients
  • Plan, prepare and present persuasive approaches and pitches to potential clients
  • Account Management that is, identify new accounts; cross-sell and up-sell
  • Promoting and selling the company IT & Software Solutions
  • Representing the company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations
  • Gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements
  • Ability to differentiate the company's product offerings and convey compelling value proposition to promote sales.
  • Qualifying and validating sales leads or commitment
  • Creating detailed proposal documents / quotations and handover reports
  • Develop a business marketing plan and sales strategy for the assigned market that ensures attainment of the agreed individual, team and business unit sales target and expansion of the client base
  • Gathering Market and Customer information.
  • Management of Sales and updating the Sales details onto the ERP system
  • Ensuring sales performance and aiming to meet and /or exceed Target Assigned per month
  • Sharing best practice with colleagues
  • Research and identify the client's needs and customize products best suited for them.
  • Taking clients for site visits and demos

Key Qualifications and Competencies of the Sales Executive Job

  • A Bachelor's Degree and/or MBA in Marketing.
  • Sales/Marketing Professional courses will be an added advantage
  • A minimum of 2-3 years' B2B experience in software solutions
  • Must have demonstrable knowledge and experience in the field of B2B sales.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong Sales/Business Development knowledge and experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities and improve the profitability and competitive performance of the business
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to spot original Sales and branding opportunities.
  • Demonstrated ability in identifying and responding to current and future customer needs; delivering innovative products, and service excellence.
  • Strong strategic, analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative, meet tight deadlines and balance priorities to achieve results
  • Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution

How to Apply;

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications via the company's career page.

Application Deadline: Monday 15th June, 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For any inquiries regarding the role please reach out to us via 0784 155 512