Sales Associate
Flare, Kenya

Rescue.co is a fast-growing tech startup building the emergency response of the future. Our 24-hour rescue.co Dispatch Center provides lifesaving services to millions of Kenyans, and our platform powers emergency response for SOS and EMS applications.

Our vision is that emergency response is only minutes away, no matter where you are or who you are. Over the last four years, we’ve built and deployed a lifesaving platform and assembled the largest network of ambulances and first responders in East Africa. Our platform has reduced response times by more than 80% and saved thousands of lives from previously impossible situations. We are expanding our operations and looking for passionate, hardworking, and effective team members to spearhead this next growth phase.

We are 40+ business amp; ops specialists, software engineers, and emergency dispatchers based in Nairobi and operating throughout Kenya, with plans to expand rapidly to other countries. We respond to over 700 emergencies every month. We are a goal-driven, results-oriented team that continuously improves our technologies and dispatch operations. We value consistency, community, alignment, and curiosity.

We are looking for a Sales team member to join our fast-growing start-up. Sales Associate responsibilities include discovering and prospecting new clients, pursuing new sales prospects, and closing deals. If you are passionate about emergency services and have experience in sales, we’d like to meet you. You should have a proven track record in sales, excellent communication and listening skills, amazing organizational skills to keep track of everything, and the ability to manage conversations with Executives.

• Present, promote and sell products/services to prospective customers (businesses, insurers, executives, and other commercial partners)
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships with all levels of an organization including HR to C-suite executives
• Actively seek out new sales opportunities and build a leads pipeline of key decision-makers through cold calling, networking, and social media
• Manage a sale from start to finish - deliver compelling presentations, prepare proposals, and send out quotes
• Represent the company in exhibitions or conferences
• Coordinate sales efforts with team members and other departments
• Analyse the territory/market’s potential, track sales, and status reports
• Input customers into the CRM system and measure against the achievement of the required meeting rate and results generated
• Keep on top of best practices, healthcare industry trends, and news
• Hit and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in corporate sales and/or business development
• Strong verbal and written communicator
• Excellent phone and presentation skills
• Hands-on experience with CRM software
• Fast learner
• Passion for healthcare and emergency services
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Medical background is a huge plus

Benefits

• Mission-driven team amp; work; a chance to work on live and action-packed lifesaving platform
• A fun and flexible work environment in our Nairobi office amp; in the field
• Unlimited vacations
• Healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Ambulance Cover and Roadside Assistance by rescue.co
• Free breakfast amp; lunch in the office

Job Rewards and Benefits