Job opportunity: Sales Manager
Are you a dynamic salesperson with a proven track record and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment? Executive Communities in East Africa is looking for a sales manager to join our team! The ideal candidate is target-driven, fun-loving, hard-working, an excellent listener and comfortable to engage with top executives across corporate East Africa.
Our CFO, CHRO and CITO communities are supported by partner organisations that share our vision. They benefit from the unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with decision-makers on a neutral platform. It is the responsibility of the sales manager to find new partners and maintain relationships with existing customers by working closely with them and understanding their business development needs.
At CFO East Africa, CHRO East Africa and CITO East Africa we believe in the incredible power of communities. Our initiatives connect executives and professionals, boosting their knowledge, networks and careers through down-to-earth engagement, world-class events and engaging original content. Through everything we do, we aim to positively influence individuals’ lives and careers, inspire organisations and contribute to a better East Africa.
CFO-EA.com l CITO-EA.com l CHRO-EA.com l ExCo.org
What we require:
- Identify and prospect new clients through various channels, including cold calling, networking, and referrals
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients
- Understand client needs and recommend appropriate solutions to meet their requirements
- Present product/service offerings to clients effectively and persuasively
- Negotiate terms and close sales deals to meet sales targets
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and successful delivery of products/services
What we’d love to see from you:
- A proven track record of systematic prospecting
- Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Great admin skills (experience with Hubspot is an advantage)
- Proficiency in using Google Docs and Sheets (or MS Word and Excel)
- The confidence to speak comfortably with high-end professionals
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- The ability to interact positively with the team both in person and online
- The ability to self-manage in a work-from-home environment
- Own transport or ability to get to events
- Highly organised and deadline-oriented working habits
- Self-motivated with a drive to achieve and exceed sales targets
Remuneration: Salary is negotiable based on experience and competence, with generous sales commission being paid out over and above the salary. The cost-to-company package includes a cell phone allowance.
Work from home/ office: In our current model, all employees are working from home but as the team grows we will be renting office space in the future at which point you will be required to come into the office one to two days a week (and sometimes more during specific deadlines or events). The ability to attend these office days consistently will be vital.
Culture: At Executive Communities in East Africa, we are extreme about the pursuit of honesty, kindness, fun and finding solutions with a ‘can do’ attitude. We bring our whole selves to work, create a safe space for a diversity of minds and strive to discover and develop the unique talents of every individual. We love and aspire to do new things, realising that this means we’ll make mistakes – which we’ll fix and learn from together. We work hard, have each other’s backs and aspire to be the world’s best listeners – to our communities, our partners and each other.
Please send your CV to KC Rottok Chesaina at [email protected] before 30 September 2026 and add a letter of motivation, highlighting:
- Why you’d love taking on this role
- Your track record and examples of relevant experience
- Your salary expectations and what you’re currently earning
