About the company

Senga is a Nairobi-based technology-enabled logistics company that is transforming how goods are moved across Africa.

Our environment

We are a young, agile company going after a large opportunity and we aim to be the best technology-enabled logistics company in Africa. We are trying and testing new things which means that our environment is ambitious and unpredictable. A dynamic nature is required of each team member. We expect each Senga member to be a key contributor to the company and to persistently aim for excellence.

Your key role in sales

You will introduce Senga to new customers across the country. You are a great listener and a warm, knowledgeable voice. You have high emotional intelligence and are able to hear what isn’t said. You are organized. You are a persistent go-getter and do not need supervision (you are a self-starter). Our customers will count on you and have full confidence in you. Our customers feel taken care of when interacting with you. You will always go the extra mile to ensure that their needs are understood and served. You are flexible and build productive, trustworthy relationships with them.

• You must have a verifiable track record of outperforming in your previous role(s)
• You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with customers and Senga staff -You must demonstrate this in your application
• You have good mathematical skills to apply to customer requests
• You learn quickly and have the ability to adapt to new ideas and change
• You work well with teams and others
• You have high integrity; complete honesty with the customer and Senga staff is critical to our long-term success
• You are resilient, result-oriented, and a problem-solver
• You are tech-savvy
• You are interested in the logistics industry and in solving its challenges
• You do not require supervision but know when to seek help
• You will respond to customer requests quickly
• You will be the voice of the customer
• You will offer feedback to the company in other areas such as operations
• You will meet key sales performance targets
• Travel is required

Your Qualifications

University graduate with 3–5 years of sales experience preferably in the B2B sector. Start-up experience is a plus. We don’t focus on your field of study – just your dedication, integrity, dynamic nature, and ambition. Extra points for experience in sales for software solutions and product demos. Metrics of performance against targets in current or previous roles must be provided in the application. Strong preference for candidates who have worked in FMCG, logistics, or retail, in sales roles.

As we grow, your efforts will be duly rewarded. As much as you will be a partner in our growth, we will be a partner in your development, too. We are building a world-class company and we can’t wait for you to join us. If we sound interesting to you and you have the qualifications and experience required please apply.

Only applications submitted via the application link will be considered. We do not accept or respond to applications sent via email or other channels. Candidates who do not meet the qualifications will not be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.