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Presales Executive - Francophone Africa

Riana Group

NairobiNot stated · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 21 Oct 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

Riana Group is hiring a Presales Executive for their Marezi division, based in Nairobi. This contract role is suited for someone fluent in French and English, experienced in presales and tender processes, and familiar with Francophone African markets such as DRC, Senegal, and Ivory Coast.

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What you will do

  • Identify and monitor tender opportunities in Francophone African markets across various procurement platforms.
  • Prepare and submit bilingual bids, proposals, and tender responses compliant with local regulations.
  • Develop technical and commercial proposals tailored to the needs of Francophone clients.
  • Demonstrate Marezi's product suite to prospective clients in banking, healthcare, and enterprise sectors.
  • Plan and manage Proof-of-Concept engagements including documentation and client feedback.
  • Support client needs analysis to recommend appropriate Marezi solutions.
  • Maintain tender schedules and update CRM records accurately.
  • Produce regular reports on bid activities, demos, and POC statuses for leadership.

Requirements

  • Fluency in French at C1 level, both written and spoken.
  • Strong English communication skills for internal reporting and coordination.
  • Proven experience managing full bid and tender submission processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience using CRM systems, preferably Zoho CRM.
  • Confidence in client-facing roles including presentations and demonstrations in both languages.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, Telecommunications, Commerce, or related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in presales, bids, or commercial coordination roles, preferably in ICT or technology sectors.
  • Experience with product demonstrations or supporting Proof-of-Concept engagements is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with Francophone African procurement environments and OHADA frameworks.
  • Sales or account management experience is beneficial.
  • Outspoken, confident, and commercially energetic personality.
  • Culturally adaptable to different Francophone markets.
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple bids concurrently.
  • Proactive and able to work independently in a remote team.
  • Collaborative and reliable with a track record of delivering accurate bilingual outputs on time.
  • Preferred: direct experience in Francophone African markets like DRC, Senegal, Ivory Coast, or Cameroon.
  • Preferred: existing relationships with enterprise banking or healthcare clients in Francophone Africa.
  • Preferred: knowledge of donor-funded procurement processes (World Bank, UNDP, USAID, AFD).

How to apply

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