Sales Support Assistant Job

Sales Jobs.

Industry: Distributions,

Reporting Line: Business Manager,

Location: Nairobi,

Gross Salary: Competitive,

Our client is a leading distributor of chemicals across emerging markets and actively trades several other commodities like steel, polymers, and many more. They are looking to hire a detail-oriented and execution-focused Sales Support Assistant to support day-to-day sales, sourcing, and supply chain coordination activities. This role is ideal for a professional with a foundational understanding of commodity markets, pricing, and logistics who is comfortable working with data, documentation, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Sourcing Support

• Assist in daily sales and sourcing activities, including supplier and customer coordination
• Support the commercial team in responding to customer inquiries and preparing quotations
• Help track product availability and align supply with customer demand

Costing & Pricing Support

• Assist in preparing costing calculations, including import/export and landed cost estimates
• Support pricing activities using basic cost structures and incoterms
• Maintain and update pricing data in coordination with the team

Market & Supply Chain Understanding

• Develop a basic understanding of commodity demand and supply dynamics
• Monitor market trends and share relevant insights with the team
• Support demand planning activities based on historical data and seasonality

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and manage sales documentation such as Proforma Invoices (PFIs), export documents, and sample requests
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements, including KEBS standards and certifications
• Assist in compiling documentation for applications, permits, and tenders

Coordination & Operations

• Work closely with logistics and supply chain teams to track shipments and goods in transit
• Ensure timely communication of key updates to internal stakeholders
• Support general administrative and operational tasks within the commercial function

Requirements

• Degree in Business, finance, or Supply Chain Management
• Approximately 2–4 years of relevant experience in commercial operations, supply chain, or trading support
• Strong operational and execution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working with numbers, costing structures, and documentation
• Basic understanding of supply chain processes and pricing concepts
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to support multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Exposure to commodity trading, import/export operations, or logistics is an advantage
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance processes (e.g., KEBS) is a plus
• Analytical mindset with willingness to learn and develop further within the role

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Sales Support Assistant) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 5^th May 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying

Corporate Staffing Service never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the recruitment process.