Hardware Sales Representative

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.
  

Requirements

• An android smart phone (With android 10 and above)
  

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• 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.
  

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.
  

Requirements

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
  

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary: KES 30,000 per month.
  

• Performance-Based Benefits: The employee may qualify for additional benefits upon achieving the monthly sales performance thresholds set by the Company from time to time.
  

• The current monthly target is KES 870,000.
  

• These benefits may include:
  

• Transport Allowance
  

• Telephone & Data Allowance
  

• Sales Commission: 1% commission is payable on fully paid sales that meet the Company's approved pricing policy, in accordance with the prevailing commission structure and performance thresholds.
  

Employment Type

Full-Time