Sales Intern – Food Partners

HCS Affiliates Group, a Nairobi‑based human resources and management consultancy, is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Intern to expand its roster of food partners. This contract‑based role sits within the sales and business development team, providing practical B2B experience in Kenya's vibrant food‑tech landscape.

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What You'll Do

In this internship you will actively support the sales function and help convert prospects into active food partners.

• Identify cold leads, nurture them into warm prospects, and assist the team in meeting weekly partner acquisition targets.
• Achieve agreed‑upon KPIs by proactively presenting product offerings, addressing client needs, and exceeding service expectations.
• Maintain accurate sales administration and coordinate hand‑offs to the operations team to ensure a smooth customer onboarding experience.
• Engage with both new and existing clients to understand their requirements, anticipate future needs, and uncover additional sales opportunities.
• Generate leads independently through networking, referrals, and cold or warm calling activities.
• Schedule and conduct face‑to‑face meetings with potential partners to pitch the platform and close deals.
• Provide pre‑sales technical guidance and product education during training sessions with prospective customers.
• Research market trends and competitor activities to highlight new selling possibilities.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across sales, marketing, and operations to improve overall performance.
• Take ownership of SMART objectives set for the department and report progress regularly.
• Assist senior managers in identifying continuous‑improvement initiatives and implement agreed solutions promptly.
• Uphold the company’s core values of integrity, honesty, and teamwork in every interaction.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate combines academic grounding with hands‑on sales experience and a passion for learning.

• A degree or diploma in Business, Social Sciences, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• One to two years of proven sales or marketing experience in a B2B environment, preferably using CRM tools.
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written, with strong presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfortable navigating digital sales platforms.
• High energy, outgoing personality, and the ability to work collaboratively while maintaining personal accountability.
• Creative problem‑solving mindset with a willingness to acquire new skills through self‑study.
• Resilience under pressure, a strong business acumen, and confidence in handling contractual negotiations.
• Alignment with HCS Affiliates Group’s values of hard work, integrity, honesty, expertise, and superior service.
• Fluency in Swahili or another local language is an added advantage.

Perks & Benefits

The position offers remote‑work flexibility, allowing you to manage your schedule around client needs while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

If you are ready to jump‑start your sales career and contribute to a growing food‑partner ecosystem, submit your application through CareerLink Africa today.