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Job Advert: Sales Executive – Storytelling Solutions & Publishing

Budget: (20k-25k gross plus commissions)

About Us:

Wikitabu Publishers Ltd is a purpose-driven publishing and content innovation company dedicated to safeguarding identities through storytelling. We deliver end-to-end publishing services—from concept to print to multimedia—and engage audiences through immersive community platforms like Wrighting Labs and our streaming service, TALEs.

With over 50 books published and a growing portfolio of school, corporate, and institutional clients, we are scaling impact across generations by producing and distributing compelling African stories that inform, inspire, and ignite.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and persuasive Sales Executive to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a consultative selling environment and is passionate about storytelling, publishing, education, and legacy-building.

You will be at the forefront of building meaningful relationships with institutions, schools, corporate clients, and individuals—helping them publish, sponsor, or consume Wikitabu’s storytelling solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sales Execution

• Develop and implement sales strategies to drive revenue from publishing services, Wrighting Labs, and digital content subscriptions (e.g., TALEs).
• Identify, prospect, and secure partnerships with institutions (schools, churches, corporates) and individual legends (authors).
• Lead consultative sales conversations—translating client needs into Wikitabu solutions.
• Execute cold calls, warm leads follow-ups, and sales pitches with clarity, confidence, and storytelling flair.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline across different verticals—publishing, community programs, digital subscriptions.

2. Relationship Management

• Build, nurture, and manage long-term client relationships—from first contact to repeat business.
• Maintain high service standards, anticipate client needs, and collaborate with internal teams for seamless delivery.
• Act as a brand ambassador—representing Wikitabu at meetings, expos, events, and conferences.

3. Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Prepare weekly/monthly reports on lead conversion, closed deals, and revenue performance.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions using the CRM system.
• Provide timely sales forecasts and market intelligence to inform business decisions.

4. Market Development

• Monitor publishing, education, and content industry trends to identify emerging opportunities.
• Recommend new marketing ideas and sales activations to increase visibility and reach.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on campaign inputs and lead generation efforts.

  Qualifications & Competencies

  • Diploma or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Communication, PR, or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a consultative sales role (experience in publishing, education, media, or B2B sales is an advantage).
  • Proven ability to close deals and meet or exceed sales targets.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • High energy, resourceful, confident, and persuasive.
  • Strong organizational and reporting skills.
  • Tech-savvy—proficient in CRM tools and MS Office Suite.

   

  Location & Terms

  This is a full-time hybrid role based in Nairobi, Kenya with field travel to clients and event locations.

  Application Deadline: 21^st April 2025. Send your CV and cover letter to careers@wikitabu.co.ke with the subject line: Application – Sales Executive.

  Wikitabu Publishers Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.