Sales Executive - Publishing Firm

Posted : 2025-12-04
Closing : 2025-12-12
Position Scope

Position:Sales Executive -Publishing Firm

Location: Nairobi
Reports To: Marketing Growth & Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Sales Executive purpose is to execute the marketing strategies, drive sales and enhance the company’s brand presence.


Job Description

 

  • Visit schools regularly to pitch the company’s books to teachers and school administrations.
  • Engage bookshops to stock and display book titles.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, teachers and bookshops.
  • Organise and participate in school events, bookfairs, and other KPA/KESSHA/KEPSHA forums.
  • Collect feedback from the field and share insights to improve products and marketing approaches.
  • Achieve set termly and annual sales targets.
  • Prepare daily and weekly reports.

Requirements

 

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales or fieldwork (experience in publishing will be an added advantage).
  • Diploma or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Education, Business, or a related field.
  • Strong command of English and Kiswahili.
  • Must be willing to travel extensively within assigned regions.
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation and organisational skills.
  • Confident, presentable and self-driven.

Skills

Diploma or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Education, Business, or a related field. Strong interpersonal, negotiation and organizational skills. Confident, presentable and self-driven.