Sales Associate - Oyugis at Mamlo Foods in Homa Bay, Kenya

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    Sales Associate - Oyugis

    Mamlo FoodsHoma Bay, Kenya

    Posted

    1 week ago

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    26 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Entry
    Manufacturing & Warehousing
    Sales

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    Job Description

    The Sales Associate will be the face of MAMLO FOODS at customer touchpoints, driving product awareness, boosting sales, and ensuring customers have a memorable and engaging experience with our brand. This role involves direct selling, relationship-building, merchandising, and customer education across multiple channels including retail outlets, pop-up stores, farmers' markets, exhibitions, and digital platforms. The ideal candidate is a dynamic communicator, a passionate brand ambassador, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment. You'll be instrumental in expanding our market reach and gathering insights that will help us refine our products, campaigns, and customer engagement strategies.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Drive product awareness and boost sales at customer touchpoints.
    • Engage in direct selling and relationship-building with customers.
    • Merchandise products across retail outlets, pop-up stores, farmers' markets, exhibitions, and digital platforms.
    • Educate customers about the brand and products.
    • Gather insights to refine products, campaigns, and customer engagement strategies.

    Required Qualifications

    • Diploma or Certificate in Sales and Marketing or Business Management.
    • Minimum 1–2 years in a sales, promotions, or customer-facing role, preferably in the food, FMCG, or social enterprise sector.
    • Experience in grassroots marketing, retail selling, or working with women's groups or community networks is a plus.
    • Familiarity with Point of Sale (POS) systems and basic recordkeeping tools e.g., Excel, Google Sheets.
    • Knowledge of sales processes, CRM basics, and stock-taking.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Sales

    Minimum Experience

    1 years

    Education Level

    Diploma

    Area of Study

    Business

    Field of Study

    Sales and Marketing

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Send your CV and relevant certificates to careers@mamlofoods.com.

    Show You Can Sell in the Field Before You Walk In

    Sales roles in FMCG are about hustle and relationship-building. Hiring managers want proof you can move product, talk to anyone, and keep records straight.

    1. Highlight grassroots experience: If you've sold at markets, worked with women's groups, or done door-to-door, put that front and center. Give a specific example of how you boosted sales or built a loyal customer base.

    2. Prove your POS and Excel skills: Be ready to talk about how you've used POS systems and spreadsheets to track sales or stock. Bring a sample report or be prepared to walk through your process.

    3. Show you know the customer: In Oyugis, you'll likely deal with farmers, small retailers, and families. Show you understand their needs and how to communicate value.

    4. Prepare for a role-play: Many sales interviews include a mock pitch. Practice explaining a product's benefits simply and persuasively.

    5. Dress the part: Look neat and professional, but also practical—you might be asked to demonstrate merchandising or handle product samples.

    6. Ask smart questions: Inquire about the sales targets, the team structure, and the channels you'll be working in. It shows you're serious about the role.

    7. Show you're a brand ambassador: Talk about how you've represented a brand before, whether in a job or at a community event. Enthusiasm matters.

    8. Follow up: After the interview, send a thank-you email to careers@mamlofoods.com, reiterating your interest and a key point from your conversation.

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    Tags

    sales
    FMCG
    merchandising
    POS
    customer engagement