Sales – Head of Sales

Hiring organisations Expand Recruitment Services

⌖ Nairobi, Kenya◷ Full-time◫ On-site▣ Sales & Marketing
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Closing 13 Nov 2026
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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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s Expand Recruitment Services