Lexar

Regional Sales & Marketing Representative-Kenya

Posted: 2 days ago

Job Description

Location: Remote (Country-specific: Kenya)Type: Full-time, Individual ContributorTravel: 30–40 % domestic + occasional regional tripsAbout LexarLexar® has been a global leader in flash-memory solutions for 25+ years. As we expand our footprint across MENA & Africa, we are building a team of energetic, hyper-organized “brand builders” who can turn complex markets into loyal Lexar ecosystems. If you love tech, storytelling and closing deals—keep reading.The RoleYou will be the single-point-of-contact for Lexar in your country: mapping every relevant distributor, reseller, e-seller and influencer, then designing the campaigns and events that make them choose Lexar first. This is a “zero-to-one” opportunity—your monthly report will literally show a market you built yourself.Key ResponsibilitiesA. Channel Mapping & Recruitment• Build and maintain a living database of all ICT distributors, SI retailers, e-commerce sellers, photography stores and gaming lounges.• Score, prioritize and onboard partners; negotiate first purchase orders and 90-day sell-out plans.B. Product & Portfolio Management• Translate global SKU roadmap into local assortment plan (pricing, margin, bundle, warranty).• Train partners on LEXAR vs. SanDisk, Samsung, Crucial; create battle-cards and FAQ sheets.C. Marketing & Demand Creation• Plan and execute quarterly campaigns: in-store POS, Channel incentive program and stimulate sell-out• Organize mini-trade-shows, photography walks, gaming tournaments, distributor workshops;D. Sales & Revenue• Set monthly sell-in & sell-out targets per partner; track data, inventory turns and pipeline.• Run weekly QBRs with top-10 accounts; secure shelf-space, bundle slots and e-commerce presence.Reporting & Communication• Send concise English-language weekly recap (one-pager KPI: revenue, units, marketing spend, next-week plan).• Maintain CRM (HubSpot) and share travel calendar 30 days ahead.What Success Looks Like After 12 Months✓ 100+ active customers in your country.✓ Double-digit monthly sell-out growth for Cards and removable✓ 3 flagship events executed with >100 attendees each and >30 % lead conversion.Must-Have• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Marketing, Engineering or similar).• 1–4 years sales OR marketing experience in consumer tech, mobile, IT or FMCG.• Fluency in English (written & spoken) and in local languages and dialects• Valid driver’s license & willingness to travel domestically 2–3 days per week.• Already based in the country you are applying for (local market knowledge is essential).Nice-to-Have• Arabic or French additional language.• Photography, gaming or content-creation hobby (you’ll speak our user language).• Experience with power points. excelCompensation & Perks• Competitive base salary paid in local currency.• Quarterly performance bonus tied to sell-out targets.• Monthly data & travel allowance, laptop, sample product kit.• Career path to Regional Manager within 24 months based on results.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 10 working days.

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