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Regional Sales Manager (IT Products) – East & West Africa

8 Years
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Company Details
Industry: Consulting
Description: Gap Recruitment Services Limited is a leading recruitment firm in Kenya where International and local companies find just the right fit talent. Whether you are an employer seeking skilled talent to fuel productivity in your organization or a job seeker pursuing your dream job and a fulfilling career, we are your Staffing Team, and we are committed to your success. Gap Recruitment has the technical capacity to find the right resource for any of your vacancies, but we know it takes more than a skill set to get the job done. We focus on understanding your specific needs, culture, beyond just technical skills, and we maintain close relationships with the professionals in our databases, enabling us to find the right fit for both parties in record time.
Job Description

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager (IT Products) – East & West Africa

Location: Nairobi – With Frequent Travels
Industry: IT Distribution / Technology Hardware

Salary; KES. 400,000 – 550,000

We are recruiting for a commercially strong and highly experienced Regional IT Sales Manager to lead sales growth across East and West Africa for a well-established IT distribution business.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for driving sales performance across all product lines, managing regional distributor channels, leading the sales team, monitoring market intelligence, and ensuring delivery of revenue, margin, and KPI targets across multiple territories.

This is a senior leadership role requiring a hands-on commercial operator with a strong background in technology distribution and proven ability to grow business across African markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and drive regional sales growth across East and West Africa
  • Manage performance of all product categories within the business
  • Develop and expand distributor, dealer, and reseller networks
  • Oversee in-country sales teams and coordinate with Dubai commercial operations
  • Drive achievement of revenue targets, gross margins, and commercial KPIs
  • Prepare accurate forecasts, budgets, and sales performance reports
  • Gather and analyze competitor activity, pricing, and market opportunities
  • Support vendor/principal growth plans and execute market expansion strategies
  • Maintain strong commercial discipline around receivables, stock movement, and profitability

Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years' senior sales experience within IT distribution, office automation, imaging, printing, or related technology products
  • Proven exposure to recognized brands such as HP Inc., Epson, Canon, Brother Industries or similar
  • Strong regional or multi-country commercial management experience
  • Demonstrated success in channel development and distributor management
  • Strong understanding of sales forecasting, budgeting, P&L management, and KPI reporting
  • Proven leadership ability with experience managing sales teams
  • Highly analytical, performance-driven, and commercially aggressive
  • Willingness to travel frequently within the region

Remuneration

A competitive executive package will be offered based on experience and track record.

  1. Company Vehicle/Fuel – Can be provided / discussed
  2. Commission - currently in place tied to KPIs
  3. Bonus - dependent on annual whole company performance
  4. Travel Allowance - will be provided (Local & International)
  5. Medical Insurance

Closing Date;

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send their CV to Before 12th May 2026

Salary: KES Kshs. 400,000 - Kshs. 550,000
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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