SALES MANAGER – COURIER (1 POSITION) @ SPEEDAF
Speedaf is looking for a driven and strategic Sales Manager to lead its courier sales operations in Nairobi, Kenya. This role is designed for a high-energy professional with a "hunter" mindset who can effectively spearhead business growth in a fast-paced and competitive logistics market. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of Sales Representatives, running regular sales huddles, and implementing performance improvement plans to ensure all commercial targets are exceeded. You will personally lead negotiations for key corporate accounts and develop territory plans to maximize market coverage across Nairobi and the surrounding areas.
In addition to team leadership, the Sales Manager will focus on market intelligence and commercial strategy by monitoring competitor activity and logistics landscape shifts. By collaborating with the Operations and Pricing teams, you will help develop customized proposals that consider cost drivers such as fuel and delivery zones to ensure profitability. This position offers a competitive retainer and uncapped commission, providing a significant opportunity to shape the commercial strategy of a growing logistics firm. Candidates who excel in this role will have a clear path toward becoming a Regional Head of Sales.
In addition to team leadership, the Sales Manager will focus on market intelligence and commercial strategy by monitoring competitor activity and logistics landscape shifts. By collaborating with the Operations and Pricing teams, you will help develop customized proposals that consider cost drivers such as fuel and delivery zones to ensure profitability. This position offers a competitive retainer and uncapped commission, providing a significant opportunity to shape the commercial strategy of a growing logistics firm. Candidates who excel in this role will have a clear path toward becoming a Regional Head of Sales.
Key Requirements
4–6 years’ experience in logistics, courier, or freight sales within the Kenyan market.
Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role managing sales personnel.
Proven success in acquiring new business and closing high-value corporate deals.
Strong understanding of logistics pricing models including volumetric weight and last-mile costs.
Familiarity with Kenyan regulatory bodies such as KEBS and NTSA.
A proactive 'hunter' mentality with a results-driven approach to sales.
Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen for developing customized proposals.
High resilience and the ability to work effectively in a target-driven environment.
Ability to lead, coach, and manage a team of 2–4 Sales Representatives.
Excellent communication skills to act as an escalation point for key client issues.
Experience in developing territory plans to maximize market coverage.