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  • Posted: Jan 19, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • 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, Rw...
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    Audit Manager (Finance) – Nairobi

    The successful candidate will oversee and manage client audits, lead and coach audit teams, ensure compliance with professional and ethical standards, handle tax matters, and deliver accurate financial reporting under tight deadlines. The role requires flexibility and willingness to travel.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries and backgrounds.
    • Lead, coach, and supervise audit teams, ensuring audit work covers all material and high-risk areas without compromising quality.
    • Conduct client exit meetings, finalize financial statements, and submit tax returns on time.
    • Handle client tax matters and liaise with the Kenya Revenue Authority.
    • Maintain professional, ethical, and independent standards in all client engagements.
    • Deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines and under pressure.

    Key Qualifications

    • Must have a relevant bachelor’s in Finance or any other related field with CPAK qualification.
    • Proficient in using financial software and tools.
    • Hands on with integrity and interpersonal skills.
    • Able to multi task and work under pressure.

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    Product Specialist(Heavy Equipment)- Nairobi & Mombasa

    The job holder will manage and develop the heavy equipment product portfolio in the Kenyan market by aligning product strategy, specifications, pricing, and lifecycle management with local customer needs and market conditions.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and execute product strategies for construction and mining equipment, tailored to Kenyan operating conditions.
    • Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify trends, feature gaps, and opportunities.
    • Capture customer insights and support key engagements, including technical presentations, demos, and tender support.
    • Train and enable sales teams and dealers on product features, applications, and competitive positioning.
    • Formulate pricing strategies considering cost structures, competition, duties, and logistics.
    • Partner with service, parts, and operations teams to ensure product reliability, aftersales excellence, and continuous improvement.

    Key Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.
    • Proven experience in heavy equipment product management, application engineering, or technical sales support.
    • Strong understanding of construction and earth-moving equipment applications, including the Kenyan construction, mining, and infrastructure sectors.
    • Experience in field operations and customer-facing technical roles, with the ability to translate technical features into customer value.
    • Solid grasp of product lifecycle management, technical specifications, tender compliance, and awareness of competitor offerings.
    • Excellent presentation, training, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, with flexibility to travel across Kenya.

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    Sales Executive (Sugarcane Harvesting Equipment)- Nairobi

    The ideal candidate will combine strategic sales acumen with industry knowledge, a solid understanding of mechanization trends, and the ability to translate technical product features into tangible value for customers.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Sell sugarcane harvesting equipment, including harvesters, loaders, tractors, and grab loaders.
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with sugar mills, estates, harvesting contractors, and farmer organizations.
    • Identify mechanization opportunities in regions transitioning from manual to mechanized harvesting.
    • Achieve assigned sales targets, revenue goals, and market penetration objectives.
    • Prepare technical and commercial proposals tailored to sugar mills, estates, and contractors.
    • Support tender submissions to sugar mills, county governments, and other government agencies.
    • Gather and analyze market intelligence on competitors, pricing, and mechanization trends.

    Key Qualifications

    • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
    • 3–6 years of experience in agricultural machinery sales or related agri-business roles.
    • Experience selling to sugar mills, estates, contractors, or large-scale farming operations is an added advantage.
    • Strong understanding of sugarcane farming systems and harvesting cycles.
    • Knowledge of the Kenyan sugar industry and key players (e.g., Mumias, Nzoia, SONY, West Kenya).
    • Familiarity with mechanized harvesting solutions and their productivity benefits.
    • Basic understanding of agricultural equipment financing and procurement processes.

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    Sales Executive (Heavy Equipment)- Nairobi

    Key Responsibilities

    • Identify and capitalize on sales opportunities across construction, mining, infrastructure, energy, and large-scale agricultural projects.
    • Drive sales of heavy equipment, including excavators, loaders, bulldozers, graders, rollers, dump trucks, and cranes.
    • Establish and maintain strong customer relationships with contractors, developers, government agencies, and plant hire companies.
    • Recommend appropriate equipment models and specifications based on customer applications and project requirements.
    • Prepare and lead commercial proposals, tenders, and negotiations, including pricing, financing, and delivery terms.
    • Coordinate closely with service, parts, and logistics teams to ensure equipment delivery, aftersales support, and customer satisfaction.

    Key Qualifications

    • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Sales & Marketing, or a related field.
    • Experience in heavy equipment, construction machinery, or capital goods sales, with a proven track record selling to contractors, plant hire companies, or government projects.
    • Strong understanding of heavy construction and earth-moving equipment applications and the Kenyan construction industry, including procurement and tendering processes.
    • Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and deal-closing skills, with the ability to align technical solutions to customer requirements.
    • Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in planning, reporting, and CRM management.
    • Willingness to travel extensively across Kenya and work independently in remote or challenging project environments.

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    Sales Executive (Automotives) – Nairobi

    Key Responsibilities

    • Drive sales growth by identifying, developing, and managing new and existing customers within logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, construction, ports, and agribusiness sectors.
    • Promote and sell forklifts and material-handling equipment, achieving assigned monthly and annual sales targets for units and revenue.
    • Conduct regular client visits, site assessments, and operational needs analysis to recommend appropriate equipment models, capacities, and attachments.
    • Prepare and present professional commercial proposals, quotations, and tenders, and lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, financing options, and delivery schedules.
    • Build and maintain long-term customer relationships through consultative selling, solution-based engagement, and consistent follow-ups.
    • Maintain an accurate sales pipeline by updating CRM systems, tracking opportunities, forecasting sales, and reporting on performance and market activity.
    • Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and customer feedback to inform pricing strategies and identify new business opportunities.
    • Coordinate closely with service and parts teams to ensure smooth equipment delivery, strong after-sales support, and high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

    Key Qualifications

    • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
    • Experience in sales of industrial equipment, material-handling equipment, or other capital goods. Prior experience selling forklifts or warehouse equipment is a strong advantage.
    • Good understanding of forklift types and industrial applications.
    • Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
    • Results-oriented, professional, and customer-focused.

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    Waiter/ Waitress- Nanyuki

    Key Responsibilities

    • Greet and welcome guests promptly in a warm and friendly manner.
    • Present menus, explain menu items and daily specials, and make recommendations upon request.
    • Take food and beverage orders accurately and relay them to the kitchen and bar staff.
    • Serve food and beverages in a timely and professional manner.
    • Check on guests to ensure satisfaction and promptly address any concerns or requests.
    • Clear tables, clean dining areas, and reset tables for the next guests.
    • Process guest bills, handle cash and card payments, and issue receipts.
    • Follow all restaurant hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards.

    Key Requirements

    • Previous experience as a waiter/waitress or in a similar customer service role is preferred; however, recent graduates with a degree or diploma in Tourism, Hospitality, are strongly encouraged to apply.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
    • Must be able to work and want to work in the bush.
    • Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
    • Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
    • The ability to remain calm under pressure
    • The ability to memories orders.
    • The ability to get on with a wide range of customers
    • Must be willing to learn.

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    Talent Development & Capacity Building Manager- Nairobi

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design, implement, and continuously improve the end-to-end internship and early-career capacity-building program.
    • Create structured learning paths, success frameworks, training plans, and performance milestones for interns.
    • Lead recruitment, onboarding, induction, training, performance evaluation, and career planning for interns.
    • Partner with business leaders to align capacity-building initiatives with organisational and talent needs.
    • Build and manage relationships with universities and academic institutions to attract high-potential talent.
    • Deliver strong product, functional, and business-context training to enable interns to become productive contributors.
    • Own the intern experience, engagement, and growth journey, ensuring clarity on career progression opportunities.
    • Act as the primary interface between interns, business teams, and leadership.
    • Track program outcomes, talent conversion rates, and impact on business capacity.
    • Continuously refine the program using feedback, performance data, and evolving business requirements.

    Key Qualifications

    • Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
    • 3–5 years’ experience in HR, Talent Development, Capacity Building, or Early Careers programs.
    • Proven experience designing and delivering structured learning or workforce development initiatives.
    • Strong business partnering skills with the ability to align people initiatives to business outcomes.
    • Excellent communication, coaching, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
    • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, multi-stakeholder environment.
    • High ownership mindset with the ability to build and scale programs from scratch.

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