Sales Agent

Sales Agent Position Overview Sokify is seeking a dynamic Sales Agent to spearhead revenue growth by identifying, engaging, and bringing educational institutions onto our platform. You'll develop a robust client base of schools, colleges, training centers, and education service providers, showcasing them through our paid directory listings, advertising packages, and digital visibility solutions. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on Kenya's education sector while building a thriving sales career. What You'll Earn Monthly retainer of KES 15,000 plus commission of KES 300 per listing sold. Additional bonuses reward targets exceeded and incentives recognize bulk onboarding achievements, particularly when bringing school clusters onto the platform. Your Core Responsibilities Client Acquisition and Sales: You'll identify and pursue potential clients across the education landscape—schools, colleges, TVETs, and training institutions. Your mission involves pitching our listing packages, featured placements, and advertising solutions through field visits, phone outreach, referrals, and digital engagement. You'll convert prospects into paying clients and consistently meet sales targets. Relationship Development: Strong client partnerships form the foundation of your success. You'll guide clients on maximizing their platform visibility, respond promptly to inquiries, and ensure satisfaction levels remain high. Market Intelligence: You'll map and segment Kenya's diverse education market, uncovering new partnership opportunities while monitoring competitor activities and industry trends. Sales Performance: Monthly and quarterly targets drive accountability. You'll maintain meticulous records of leads, conversions, and revenue while delivering regular sales reports and pipeline updates to management. Platform Advocacy: Your presence at education events, exhibitions, and institutional visits builds awareness of our platform as Kenya's trusted education directory. You become the face of Sokify in the education sector. What Success Looks Like Monthly listings onboarded, revenue generated from listings and advertisements, sustained client retention and renewal rates, and measurable growth in platform visibility and client base. Qualifications You'll Need A diploma or degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or a related discipline. Minimum one to two years of professional experience in sales, marketing, or business development—preferably within digital platforms, classifieds, or advertising sectors. Education sector experience gives you a competitive advantage. Essential Skills and Strengths Proven sales and negotiation prowess. Exceptional communication and persuasion abilities. Self-motivation with an unwavering results focus. Independence balanced with target accountability. Working knowledge of digital marketing and online platforms. Natural networking ability and relationship-building talent. Performance Metrics We'll evaluate your success through monthly sales revenue, new clients onboarded, lead conversion rates, and client retention performance. Reporting Structure You'll report to the Sales & Marketing Manager or Business Development Lead. Working Conditions This position is field-based with occasional office check-ins. Expect regular travel to educational institutions and client locations. Work structure is flexible and target-driven, rewarding those who take ownership of their territory. Ideal Candidate Profile You're a proactive, persuasive sales professional genuinely passionate about improving access to educational opportunities. You thrive in dynamic environments, build strong relationships naturally, and possess the resilience and drive necessary to establish a thriving client base while championing digital adoption across Kenya's education sector.