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Kenya - Nairobi | Full Time | Confidential
Employment type: Full time, onsite
Location: Nairobi
Qualification: Diploma or bachelor's degree
Experience listed: One to three years; recent graduates are also encouraged to apply
Job fields: Internships; Sales and Business Development
Salary: KSh 16,000–30,000 per month
Cerium Chemicals Ltd distributes chemical raw materials to the personal care and homecare industries. The company is seeking a proactive Technical Sales Intern with commercial awareness and a strong technical foundation to support sales and business development.
The role combines customer engagement with an understanding of chemical products, helping customers identify raw materials that meet their formulation and production needs.
Identify potential customers and develop new business opportunities.
Generate leads through prospecting, networking, market research, digital platforms and customer visits.
Conduct regular sales calls and customer visits.
Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers.
Understand customers' formulation and production requirements and recommend suitable raw materials.
Assist with product presentations and provide basic technical and application information.
Coordinate samples, product trials, quotations and customer follow-ups.
Support cross-selling, upselling and the introduction of new products to existing customers.
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, pricing and customer needs.
Keep customer information and sales records accurate and up to date in the CRM system.
Assist with sales reporting, pipeline management and sales forecasting.
Coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, Finance and other teams to support timely order fulfilment and responsive customer service.
A diploma or bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science or a related discipline.
A chemistry-related academic background is mandatory.
An interest in technical sales, business development, chemicals, raw materials, cosmetics, personal care or homecare products.
Strong communication, presentation and customer relationship skills.
Commercial awareness, initiative, self-motivation and a focus on achieving targets.
The ability to understand technical products and translate customer requirements into practical solutions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn CRM systems.
Willingness to travel regularly for customer visits.
Recent graduates and candidates eligible for internships are encouraged to apply. The listing also states an experience range of one to three years.
Knowledge of or exposure to cosmetic or personal care formulation, homecare products, laboratory work, research and development, or chemical raw materials will be an advantage.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
Email: hr@ceriumchemicals.co.ke
Use Technical Sales Intern as the email subject line.
Application deadline: The supplied notice does not specify a closing date.
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