Kennedy Karuri
SALES & CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP PROFESSIONAL
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About
Results-driven Agribusiness Economics and Food Industry Management graduate with hands-on experience in direct sales, customer relationship management, market analysis, commodity distribution and financial reconciliation. Experienced in acquiring and retaining 40+ recurring B2B and retail customers, negotiating prices, identifying market opportunities and coordinating reliable delivery. Strong commercial mindset with proven ability to understand customer needs, build relationships, analyse sales information and work toward business growth.
Seeking to contribute these transferable sales and relationship-management skills to KCB Bank in a customer-focused sales role.
Experience
Independent Sales Agent & Agribusiness Distributor - Self-Employed (Part-Time)
(2023-09)
- Manage end-to-end sales activities, from sourcing agricultural commodities to prospecting, negotiating, closing sales and coordinating delivery to wholesale and retail customers.
- Built and maintain a database of 40+ recurring B2B and retail clients through consistent follow-up, reliable service, product quality and relationship management.
- Identify customer demand, market trends and competitor pricing to support sales decisions, pricing and stock planning.
- Negotiate supplier and customer prices to protect margins while maintaining competitive pricing in price-sensitive markets.
- Track sales-related cash flows, working capital and daily financial reconciliations, demonstrating accuracy and accountability in handling commercial transactions.
- Coordinate distribution and delivery schedules while resolving supply and customer-service issues to maintain reliable service.
Operations & Logistics Lead (Dining Hall Captain) - Kegonge Boys High School
(2022-03)
- Oversaw daily food-supply distribution, stock control and service operations in a high-volume environment.
- Led student coordinators, allocated duties and maintained service standards during busy operating periods.
- Resolved supply bottlenecks and supported inventory accuracy through daily stock checks and demand planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness Economics and Food Industry Management - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) (2026-08)
High School Diploma - Kegonge Boys High School (2022-03)
