Sales and Market Development Lead

Closing on: Apr 27, 2026

Location: Nairobi, Kenya (with extensive travel as required)

Contract Duration: 6 Months (Fixed)

We are seeking a Sales & Market Development Lead who will provide strong execution leadership, maintain sales momentum, support team performance, and ensure commercial sales priorities continue to be delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance across assigned territories and channels.
• Execute commercial strategies with speed, discipline, and accountability.
• Monitor market dynamics, competitor activity, pricing, and customer behavior.
• Lead, coach, and manage sales teams to achieve and exceed targets.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to drive aligned commercial execution.
• Use data to forecast demand, track performance, and identify gaps.
• Translate data into clear insights and performance stories for management.
• Identify commercial and operational challenges and recommend solutions.
• Build and maintain strong customer and partner relationships.
• Travel frequently to support expansion, execution, and team performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Agribusiness, or related field.
• 8+ years sales experience in fish industry, agribusiness, or FMCG.
• Proven experience managing and leading sales teams.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales and growth targets.
• Experience in growing sales in new markets.
• Agile and adaptable to changing business needs.

Benefit:

• Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
• Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
• The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector.