Salesperson – Corporate Merchandise

Eleven Degrees consulting, on behalf of
Generic Brands Ltd
, is seeking to fill the following position of
Salesperson – Corporate Merchandise
on a Fixed Term Contract.

Eleven Degrees Consulting Limited
is a leading shared service company for Mini Group of Companies, dedicated to providing innovative solutions to our clients. We are committed to excellence and strive to deliver the highest quality products and services. Our team is a diverse group of talented professionals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to the company's success.

Job Title:
Salesperson – Corporate Merchandise

Location:
Nairobi

Reports To:
Managing Director

Employment Type:
Fixed Term Contract

Job Purpose

Generic Brands Limited

is expanding its Corporate Merchandise division — supplying high-quality branded items such as hats, T-shirts, stationery, and promotional giveaways to leading brands like Supa Loaf, Basco Paints, and Muthokinju Paints.

We are seeking an energetic and ambitious Salesperson to drive growth in this segment by building relationships with corporate clients, identifying opportunities, and closing sales for customized branded merchandise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and approach potential corporate clients for branded merchandise opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with marketing, procurement, and brand teams in target organizations.
• Understand client branding needs and propose suitable product solutions (e.g., apparel, stationery, accessories, giveaways).
• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations, quotations, and proposals.
• Coordinate with suppliers, designers, and production teams to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets and contribute to overall business growth.
• Conduct market research to identify new trends, product ideas, and competitive opportunities.
• Maintain detailed records of client interactions and sales activities in CRM tools or reports.
• Attend corporate events, trade shows, and exhibitions to promote the company's merchandise offerings.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in B2B sales — preferably in promotional items, printing, branding, or FMCG sectors.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of branding and marketing needs of corporate clients.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-driven, organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with CRM tools.

Key Attributes:

• Passionate about sales and relationship building.
• Creative with an eye for branding and design trends.
• Persistent, persuasive, and highly motivated.
• Team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Remuneration:

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission.
• Additional incentives for achieving stretch targets.

NB:

• Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations in your application.
• We do not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.