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Head of East Africa Expansion
2026-02-19T00:32:56+00:00
Private Company
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Management, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-02-28T17:00:00+00:00
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About The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Reckitt as the Head of East Africa Expansion. You will be responsible for driving the growth and expansion of Reckitt's business across the East African region. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in business development, market entry, and P&L management.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the East Africa expansion strategy.

Identify and evaluate new market opportunities.

Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful market entry and launch.

Manage P&L and drive revenue growth.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including distributors, retailers, and government bodies.

Monitor market trends and competitor activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Proven experience in business development, market expansion, and P&L management, preferably in the FMCG sector.

Strong understanding of the East African market.

Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity to shape the future of Reckitt in East Africa.

A dynamic and supportive work environment.

  • Develop and execute the East Africa expansion strategy.
  • Identify and evaluate new market opportunities.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful market entry and launch.
  • Manage P&L and drive revenue growth.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including distributors, retailers, and government bodies.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activities.
  • Business development
  • Market expansion
  • P&L management
  • Strategic thinking
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • East African market knowledge
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Proven experience in business development, market expansion, and P&L management, preferably in the FMCG sector.
  • Strong understanding of the East African market.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Head of East Africa Expansion

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Management, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Private Company

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, February 28 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Reckitt as the Head of East Africa Expansion. You will be responsible for driving the growth and expansion of Reckitt's business across the East African region. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in business development, market entry, and P&L management.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the East Africa expansion strategy.

Identify and evaluate new market opportunities.

Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful market entry and launch.

Manage P&L and drive revenue growth.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including distributors, retailers, and government bodies.

Monitor market trends and competitor activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Proven experience in business development, market expansion, and P&L management, preferably in the FMCG sector.

Strong understanding of the East African market.

Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity to shape the future of Reckitt in East Africa.

A dynamic and supportive work environment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, February 28 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 19-02-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 19-02-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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