Paint Sector at Summit Recruitment
Job Description
Summit Recruitment & Search was established in 2009 to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market. We have a leading proven track record in our field in South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania,
## Sales Manager – Paint Sector
**Key responsibilities**
* Manage all large and strategically important clients, ensuring enhanced client satisfaction.
* Responsible for sales and strategy implementation in the African region (Including support to the license partner in Kenya)
* Identify and pursue new business opportunities in targeted markets and establish strategic relations with key decision makers
* Meet potential clients to promote the business through understanding their business needs and aspirations.
* Provide support to Head of Department in setting up of the Short & Long term plans, forecasting, pricing, discounts, schemes for the overall functioning of the Department in line with the organizational mission and vision.
* Recommend process improvements to enhance client experience, by simplifying and streamlining all internal end to end client management and operation processes.
* Liaise with Commercial / Technical Contractors and promote the products and ensure their agreement / approval.
** Qualifications:**
* A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
* Proven experience in Sales and Business Development within the Paint or Construction industries
* Travel as applicable within the African region to attend various seminars, and events and Promote positive relations with partners, vendors, and distributors
* Able to cope up with stress as working under deadlines.
* Active “hands-on” sales approach with high level of energy
* Highly motivated and results orientated person, perseverant, able to work with limited daily supervision.
## Business Development Manager – Paint Sector
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**Key Responsibilities:**
* Open new markets (Countries) within the African region and develop leads into business
* Follow new business opportunities in African Region markets along with management of existing customers
* Write proposals and business plans for securing business opportunities
* Generate sales for the company according to selected target areas and budget
* Foster and develop relationships with customers/clients to understand their needs and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these
* Think strategically – seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives to develop and improve the business
* Responsible for the turnover and profitability of the markets
* Develop and maintain strong and long lasting relationships with customers
* Ensure successful and timely delivery of products/services to customers according to their specifications
* Identify opportunities within assigned territories and incorporate into the growth and development of the company
* Manage complaints and conflicts with clients effectively and listen to clients to gain an understanding of their needs
**Qualification**
* A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
* Proven experience in Sales and Business Development within the Paint or Construction industries, specifically in the Middle East and African markets
* Willingness and flexibility to travel extensively across assigned territories to identify and develop new business opportunities
* Self-motivated, proactive, and strong problem-solving skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, social competence.
* Ability for planning, development and execution of sales & marketing strategies/business plans.
* Strong entrepreneurial spirit.
## Junior Receptionist
**Duties**
* Support the reception desk by welcoming candidates and clients, explaining assessments to candidates and other delegated admin tasks.
* Prospecting for business and partnerships.
* Communicate regularly with clients to maintain good relations and understand client requirements.
* Help source candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidate pipeline.
* Screen candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications.
* Develop job postings, job descriptions, position requirements and perform reference checks as needed.
**Qualifications**
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* Must have a degree (preferably in Marketing, Sales or Social Sciences).
* Must be engaging, friendly, energetic and bubbly.
* Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in sales or customer service.
* Must have impeccable communication skills.
* Strong organizational and planning skills.
* Self-driven, focused and goal oriented.
* Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
## General Manager
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Lead the dried fruit division and ensure it meets the company’s overall goals.
* Manage day-to-day activities, including production, procurement, quality control, staffing, and logistics.
* Develop business plans, set up operational policies, and manage annual budgets.
* Lead sales efforts, expand into export markets, and support new product development.
* Make sure the division follows food safety standards and meets local and international certification requirements.
* Hire, train, and manage teams in production, sales, and office functions.
* Track business performance and report progress to senior management.
* Follow company values and ensure legal compliance, especially in labor and environmental matters.
**Qualifications & Experience:**
* A degree in Business, Food Technology, Agriculture, or a related field (a master’s degree is an added advantage).
* At least 8 years of experience in a leadership role in food processing, agribusiness, or the FMCG sector.
* Proven track record in factory/start-up management, supply chain leadership, and market growth.
* Experience working with dried fruits or other value-added agricultural products.
* Understanding of export markets and international food safety and certification standards (e.g. HACCP, ISO, Organic, BRC).
* Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
## Project Supervisor – Paint Industry
** Key Responsibilities:**
* Assist superiors on providing all technical services to client and customers with satisfaction.
* Prepare policies and process improvements within Technical & Service functions as advised by superiors.
* Handling complaints: Troubleshooting technical issues that arise from customers/sales personnel, Investigating the source of the complaint through site visits.
* Collaborate with sales staff, verify substrate readiness, and train/oversee painters as they work on large-scale potential sites, and conducting random QC visits.
* Keeping the technical staff in licensing agreement markets trained and up to date.
* Make sure that dealers and applicators in the Kenya markets receive training on new products every three months and that there are regular product presentations to applicators.
* Project Documentation: It is important to record all site visits in the CRM system
* Employment opportunities
** Qualifications:**
* A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
* Proven experience in Sales and Business Development within the Paint or Construction industries
* Proven experience in project supervision or coordination, preferably within the paint, coatings, or construction industry
* Strong understanding of project management principles, including timelines, budgeting, and compliance
* Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams, clients, distributors, and partners
* Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental standards in project execution
* Willingness to travel within Kenya and across the region, as needed
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience working with distributors or licensed partners is an added advantage
# Method of Application
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