At Sematime, we empower any school, anywhere, to connect with parents via mobile phones. Our #ShuleYanguMkononi campaign focuses on giving parents and guardians access to school services using any type of phone. By simply dialing 384100#, parents can instantly access important updates like exam results, school fee balances, fee structures, upcoming school events, and more. And yes, this even works on basic ‘mulika mwizi’ phones. Pretty amazing, right? Even better — for those with smartphones, they can log in at sematime.com via our parent portal to view in-depth exam analysis, download report cards, check detailed fee breakdowns, read school news, or even chat with teachers. We’re also gearing up to launch our mobile app later this year.
Job Information
Job Type – Full Time
Qualification – BA/BSc/HND
Experience – Not specified
Location – Nyeri
Job Field – Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development
Salary Range – KSh 50,000 – KSh 100,000/month
You might be the perfect fit for our Head of Sales role if:
- You’re familiar with school automation software – you speak the language fluently. Broadsheets, report cards, VAPs, formative reports, duty rosters, and marksheets aren’t foreign terms. You also grasp how schools are managed, whether public or private, and understand who makes decisions in finance, academics, or student welfare. You’ve worked with schools before and know the sales cycle, budget limits, and how approvals work.
- You have proven success in selling school software – without breaching prior contracts, you can demonstrate your achievements with hard proof like invoices, receipts, or account statements that show how you consistently met and exceeded targets.
- You know the competitive space well – you can pinpoint key players, what they excel or fail at, and use that insight to position our solutions effectively. Understanding our competitors helps you articulate our strengths and unique value clearly.
- You’re resourceful and strategic – unlike those who rely on flashy ad budgets, you get results through creative and cost-efficient methods. Can you share examples where your innovation reflected our values of frugality and smart spending?
- You’re a people person with strong industry ties – you naturally build and sustain meaningful relationships with educators, potential clients, and partners. Your networks generate a consistent stream of opportunities.
- You develop and support talent – you believe in lifting others and don’t feel threatened by team members shining bright. As a leader, you inspire by example and drive your team forward until the mission is accomplished.
In return, here’s what you get from us:
- All sales-related costs covered – accommodation, airtime, fuel, and more are either pre-approved in your weekly budget or reimbursed post-campaign.
- Competitive monthly retainer – we understand the ups and downs of sales and offer a buffer to support you even during slower cycles.
- Performance-based commissions – hit your targets, and you control how much you earn.
- Exceptional products – our solutions rival the best globally. They’re sleek, reliable, and built for Kenya’s diverse school landscape, with a 99.99% success rate.
- Supportive work culture – while we’re results-driven, we also value your personal time. Your evenings, weekends, and holidays are truly yours — for rest, family, or fun.