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Sales Representative Hardware

Mastering Business Growth (MBG) is recruiting on behalf of a hardware business and is looking for a Sales Representative to generate leads, build client relationships, and close deals to drive revenue growth.
If you're energised by owning a pipeline, running sharp discovery calls, and closing deals with discipline, this could be your next move.
Sales Representative – Hardware Store
Location

Ruiru, Kenya

Department

Sales 

Reporting

Sales Manager

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Representative to join our team in Ruiru. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales, building strong customer relationships, and contributing to the growth of our hardware business. Candidates with prior experience in the hardware, building materials, paint, or construction supplies industry will have a distinct advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Generate sales and achieve assigned monthly revenue targets.

Build and maintain strong relationships with walk-in customers, contractors, fundis, developers, and corporate clients.

Identify new business opportunities and actively prospect for new customers.

Provide professional product recommendations based on customer needs.

Prepare quotations and follow up to close sales opportunities.

Maintain excellent product knowledge across the company’s hardware and finishing products.

Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and customer preferences.

Ensure products are well displayed and merchandised within the store.

Maintain accurate sales records and submit regular sales reports.

Collaborate with the store team to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Certificate, Diploma, or Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is an added advantage.

Experience

Previous sales experience in a hardware store, building materials, paint, construction supplies, sanitary ware, or related industry is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.

Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills

Proficient in basic computer applications (Microsoft Office or POS systems).

Soft Skills

Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.

Sales and negotiation skills

Customer relationship management

Product knowledge

Communication and interpersonal skills

Business development

Time management

Problem-solving

Integrity and professionalism

Preferred Industry Experience

Hardware store, building materials, paint, construction supplies, sanitary ware, or related industry

Employment Type

Full-Time

Compensation and benefits

Base Salary: KES 30,000 per month

Performance-based benefits include:

Transport Allowance

Telephone & Data Allowance

Sales Commission:1% commission on fully paid sales revenue that meets the company’s recommended pricing, payable upon achieving sales target of kes 870,000.

Success Profile

Passionate about sales, enjoy interacting with customers, and have experience in the hardware industry, 

Why Join 

Performance-based rewards and incentives.

Opportunity to grow within a reputable hardware business.

Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Chance to build a successful career in the construction and hardware industry.

Tell us a bit more about yourself

How many years of experience do you have in sales?

Have you sold products within the construction industry or for hard wares?

Upload your resume and cover letter

How did you hear about this job?

What is your salary expectation?

Are you able to work in our (Ruiru) office?