Latest Openings at Talent Grid Africa

• This role goes beyond traditional finance management. It requires a strategic thinker who can provide commercial and decision-support insights across project-based and distribution-led sales models, while ensuring full compliance with IFRS standards and Kenyan regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in:

• Driving financial planning, budgeting, and long-term forecasting
• Providing margin, pricing, and profitability insights to support business growth
• Strengthening cash-flow management, credit control, and liquidity planning
• Ensuring compliance with KRA requirements (VAT, PAYE, Corporate Tax)
• Supporting large-scale project evaluations, tenders, and financial modeling
• Leading and developing a high-performing finance and accounts team
• Partnering closely with sales, operations, supply chain, and regional finance teams
• We are particularly interested in professionals with 5–10 years of experience within construction chemicals, building materials, manufacturing, or FMCG environments, and a strong understanding of both local market dynamics and international reporting standards.
• Location: Nairobi

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• This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in distribution-led sales models, hands-on experience managing distributors, dealers, and retail partners, and deep knowledge of the construction chemicals ecosystem.
• As Sales Manager, you will play a critical role in expanding market presence across Nairobi and beyond by driving primary and secondary sales, strengthening distributor performance, increasing retail visibility, and supporting contractors, applicators, and project clients with the right technical solutions.

Key focus areas include:

• Developing and expanding distributor and dealer networks
• Driving sales performance across key construction chemical product categories
• Enhancing product visibility, merchandising, and retail engagement
• Supporting technical demos, site trials, and application guidance
• Leading, mentoring, and motivating a high-performing sales team

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• This role is ideal for a professional with a deep understanding of the construction chemicals ecosystem, who can confidently engage consultants, architects, engineers, EPC contractors, developers, and government bodies to influence product specifications, approvals, and procurement decisions.

The successful candidate will play a strategic role in:

• Building and managing a strong pipeline of large-scale construction projects
• Driving product specifications in BOQs and tender documents
• Leading technical presentations, site demonstrations, and solution discussions
• Managing key accounts and long-term client relationships
• Collaborating with technical and distribution teams to ensure successful project execution

What we’re looking for:

• 5–10+ years of experience in project sales within construction chemicals or related industries
• Strong knowledge of waterproofing systems, admixtures, repair solutions, grouts, sealants, and flooring systems
• Proven track record of winning major government and private sector projects
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills

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• This role is ideal for a commercially minded professional with a strong background in B2B sales, tender management, and solution-based selling, who thrives in a target-driven environment.

Key focus areas include:

• Driving monthly revenue targets (minimum KES 5M)
• Identifying, preparing, and successfully submitting tenders and prequalifications
• Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to closure
• Building strong relationships with corporate, government, and retail clients
• Engaging vendors and distributors to stay current on pricing, certifications, and technical solutions
• Preparing accurate sales pipeline, performance, and market reports

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in IT sales or a related commercial role
• Proven success in meeting sales targets and managing tenders
• Strong analytical, reporting, and client engagement skills
• Proficiency in CRM/ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools