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Technical Sales Intern at Cerium Chemicals Ltd
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 8 days ago (16 Sep 2026) Updated 7 days ago
Job Description
The Technical Sales Intern will support the sales and business development team of a chemical raw‑materials distributor. The role involves identifying and cultivating new customer relationships, conducting product presentations and providing basic technical advice. Interns will also maintain CRM data, prepare quotations and assist with market research. This position offers hands‑on experience in both technical product knowledge and commercial sales processes.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • BA/BSc/HND or Diploma in a relevant field
- • 1–3 years of experience or internship in sales or business development
- • Commercially minded, proactive and target‑oriented
- • Ability to understand technical products and translate customer requirements
- • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn CRM systems
- • Willingness to travel regularly for customer visits
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Identify and develop new customers and business opportunities
- • Generate leads through prospecting, networking, market research and digital platforms
- • Conduct regular customer visits and sales calls
- • Maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers
- • Understand customer formulation needs and recommend suitable raw‑material solutions
- • Support product presentations and provide basic technical information
- • Coordinate samples, product trials, quotations and follow‑ups
- • Assist with cross‑selling and upselling of new products
- • Monitor market trends, competitor activities and pricing
- • Keep accurate customer and sales information in the CRM system
- • Contribute to sales reports and pipeline management