CSE- Economy & Finance Job IRES

Customer Success Executive (CSE)_ Economy & Finance

Location: Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi
Department: Sales
Job Type: Full-time

Role Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Technical Sales Representative/CSE to join our high-performing team. This role is central to our growth strategy, focusing on consultative selling of our portfolio to a diverse client base. You will be responsible for understanding complex client challenges and aligning them with our solutions, including professional courses, certifications, and industry-specific offerings.

Leveraging state-of-the-art digital sales assistants for sales enablement, you will be equipped to engage clients effectively and drive revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

Consultative Selling & Client Engagement

• Identify/prospect, qualify, and develop new business opportunities within assigned public and private sector territories.
• Conduct in-depth needs analysis with clients to understand their strategic objectives and challenges.
• Design and propose tailored solutions from our portfolio that address specific client pain points and deliver measurable value.

Relationship Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Key Account Management: Build and nurture long-term relationships with decision-makers (C-level executives, procurement officers, project managers) in the public and private sectors.
• Public Sector Engagement: Navigate government procurement processes, tender submissions, and compliance requirements for public sector contracts.
• Private Sector Engagement: Master corporate procurement ecosystems including RFP processes, vendor qualification requirements, and multi-tier approval chains (Technical Teams → Procurement → Legal → C-Suite).

Solution Portfolio Expertise

• Develop a deep understanding of our entire product suite.
• Articulate the technical and business value of our solutions effectively.

Sales Process & Technology Utilization

• Utilize CRM (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) proficiently to manage pipeline, track interactions, and forecast accurately.
• Collaborate with digital sales assistants to run campaigns to generate leads, access relevant content, and personalize client communications at scale.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation and closure.

Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis

• Industry Trends: Stay updated on regulatory changes, funding opportunities, and emerging trends within the assigned sector.
• Competitor Benchmarking: Analyze competitor offerings and adjust sales strategies to maintain a competitive edge.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of proven experience in consultative/B2B sales, preferably selling solutions (not just products) to both public and private sector clients.
• Key Certifications below will be an added advantage:
• CFA, CPA, ACCA, or FRM
• Public Financial Management
• Demonstrable experience or strong understanding of data analytics principles and their business application.
• High proficiency in using CRM software.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their Cover Letter and CV to hr@indepthresearch.org on or before COB 14th November 2025. Please include the title of the position in the subject line.

All documents must be in PDF format.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.