About this role
Painter / Product Trainer-Nairobi
MSVL Group is a leading provider of recruitment, HR consulting, and corporate training services, with over 10 years of experience across Africa, India, and the Middle East. We specialize in sourcing top talent, from entry-level to executive roles, and offering tailored HR solutions that align with our clients’ business goals. Our expertise spans multiple i...
Painter / Product Trainer-Nairobi
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Diploma , Vocational
- Experience 2 - 3 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Construction and Site Engineering , Education / Teaching / Training
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
- Diploma or Certificate in Paint Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of practical painting/application experience, preferably in paints, coatings, construction chemicals, or building materials.
- Strong knowledge of paint application, surface preparation, tools, equipment, and finishing techniques; training/product demonstration experience is an added advantage.
- Good communication, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with a customer-focused and target-oriented approach. Proficient in MS Office; fluent in English and Kiswahili. Additional regional languages are an advantage.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory; a valid driving licence is an added advantage.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Conduct practical product training and demonstrations for painters, contractors, applicators, dealers, and counter staff.
- Demonstrate surface preparation, application methods, tools, coverage, and finishing techniques, including correct use of painting equipment.
- Support site application trials, mock-ups, product launches, and market activities to drive product adoption and demand.
- Conduct market visits with the Sales team, build relationships with key influencers, and identify new training, site, project, and sales opportunities.
- Provide basic on-site application guidance, troubleshoot product/application issues, and escalate technical complaints appropriately.
- Prepare weekly/monthly activity reports in coordination with Sales & Marketing and Technical teams.