Sales Trainee

About the role

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating across the East African region (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan). On behalf of its client, it is recruiting a competent, skilled and experienced Sales Trainee to work in Nairobi, Kenya. The position is full time.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the sales team in identifying and qualifying potential leads, and take part in client meetings, product presentations and follow-ups
• Maintain and update customer databases using CRM tools
• Learn the company's products or services in depth, attend training sessions, workshops and on-the-job coaching, and stay updated on market trends, competitors and customer needs
• Research new sales opportunities and initiate contact with potential clients by call, email and networking
• Schedule and confirm meetings for senior sales executives
• Help prepare proposals, quotations and sales documentation, track and manage the sales pipeline under the Sales Manager, and assist in closing deals
• Answer basic client queries, provide after-sales support, build rapport with customers and gather feedback
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly sales reports, monitor individual and team KPIs, and help analyse data for trends and opportunities
• Work with marketing, customer service and product teams and take part in team meetings and strategy discussions

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 year of experience required
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability and willingness to learn
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Leadership skills and eagerness to grow professionally
• Positive attitude and commitment to the company's core values: integrity, growth-oriented approach, respect, initiative, dedication and commitment