Job Summary:

The Route Sales Executive is responsible for driving sales of cosmetic products within an assigned geographical area by managing and expanding relationships with retailers, salons, pharmacies, and wholesalers. This role requires a proactive individual to promote the company's full range of beauty and cosmetic products, ensuring maximum product availability and visibility in targeted outlets, while collecting payments in a timely manner.

• Promote and sell the company’s range of cosmetic products to retailers, salons, pharmacies, and wholesalers within the allocated territory. 
  
• Design and execute daily sales routes to ensure effective coverage of the assigned geographical area. 
  
• Capture orders from customers, ensuring that payments are collected on or before the delivery date. 
  
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and ensure consistent product availability and visibility in all targeted outlets. 
  
• Organize and manage promotional displays and issue sales promotion materials to customers. 
  
• Gather and report competitors information and market trends to the Supervisor on a daily and weekly basis. 
  
• Prepare and submit daily field reports to senior management, tracking sales performance and market feedback. 
  
• Ensure adherence to company policies and compliance with operational procedures.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Sales, Marketing, or a related field. 
  
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a fast-paced, performance-driven sales environment. 
  
• Proven experience in the sector, particularly in beauty and cosmetics (such as baby products, salon products, soap, deodorants, or perfumes), is a strong advantage. 
  
• Proficiency in both English and Kiswahili.
  
• Strong communication and persuasion skills. 
  
• Excellent sales and negotiation abilities. 
  
• Ability to design and optimize daily sales routes for maximum coverage and efficiency. 
  
• Customer-oriented with a focus on building and maintaining strong relationships. 
  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple clients and tasks within the geographical area. 
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.