About this role
Painter / Product Trainer
Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 2 - 3 years Location Mombasa 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.