Job particulars
- Job title
- Sales – Head of Sales
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Sales & Marketing
- Level
- Management
- Posted
- 30 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Nov 2026
Key responsibilities
- Own and deliver the East Africa sales strategy with a strong emphasis on execution, scale, and sustainable growth.
- Lead, coach, and manage Sales Managers across markets, building a high-performance, accountable sales culture.
- Drive revenue growth, market share gains, and numerical distribution across all channels.
- Route-to-market execution and optimisation across modern trade, general trade and institutions.
- Translate commercial strategy into clear, actionable plans with measurable targets at every level.
- Work closely with Trade Marketing, Marketing, Finance, Logistics and Operations to ensure strong in-market execution.
- Build strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and strategic partners.
- Lead forecasting, budgeting, and sales performance reviews with a strong grip on numbers and discipline.
- Recruit, develop, and retain top sales talent, with a strong focus on coaching and succession planning.
- Actively contribute as a member of the leadership team, shaping broader business strategy and decisions.
Candidate requirements
- Do you have 10 or more years’ experience in FMCG sales?
- Have you led sales across multiple channels (e. g. modern trade, general trade, distributors, HORECA, key accounts, or exports)?
- How strong is your experience in designing or optimising route-to-market and distribution models?
- How strong is your track record in driving market share growth in competitive FMCG categories?
- How comfortable are you leading sales using numbers, forecasts, KPIs, and performance dashboards?
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services