Coffee Sales Executive
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- Nairobi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Identify and develop new international markets and buyers for coffee exports.
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing international clients and distributors.
- Prepare and negotiate export quotations, contracts, and pricing with buyers.
- Achieve sales targets and contribute to the company’s export growth strategy.
- Act as the key point of contact for international coffee buyers.
- Respond to customer inquiries and ensure timely follow-up on orders.
- Provide product information, samples, and documentation to prospective clients.
- Coordinate export logistics, documentation, and shipment processes.
- Work closely with logistics, quality control, and finance teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment.
- Ensure compliance with international export regulations and quality standards.
- Monitor international coffee market trends, pricing, and competitor activities.
- Provide market insights and recommendations to improve export sales performance.
- Support coffee sourcing activities including liaising with farmers, cooperatives, or suppliers when required.
- Assist in identifying quality coffee suppliers to meet export demand.
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, International Trade, Agriculture, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in export sales in the coffee sector.
- Knowledge of coffee sourcing, grading, or the coffee value chain will be an added advantage.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Good understanding of export documentation and international trade procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment.
- Strong sales and negotiation skills
- Market research and analysis
- Client relationship management
- Attention to detail and organization
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills