Background
Tatu City, Kenya’s first operational Special Economic Zone, is owned and developed by Rendeavour, the largest new city builder in Africa. Backed by American, Norwegian, New Zealand and British investors, Tatu City is one of the largest construction projects in East Africa and a regional hub for businesses, homes, education and recreation within a 5,000-acre infrastructure ready SEZ. Current development at Tatu City is valued at more than USD 1.2 billion, with industrial, residential, office and school developments operating or under construction. Tatu City is a secure, predictable and proven environment for individuals and businesses, and already home to investments by CDC, IFC, major local banks and local and international real estate developers and funders. Tatu City is designated as a Project of Strategic National Importance pursuant to The Physical and Land Use Planning (Classification of Strategic and Inter-county Projects) Regulations, 2019. It is a flagship Vision 2030 private sector development and is gazetted as a Special Planning Area.
Position Overview
As Senior Diaspora REA, international markets, you will play a central role in driving diaspora residential sales performance and supporting the continued growth of Jabali Towers. This role is focused on building strong buyer relationships, representing the developments in the market, and contributing to sales strategies that help convert interest into successful transactions.
Responsibilities
- Run a remote pipeline across US, UK and Gulf time zones: video tours, virtual site visits, WhatsApp
- Present annual and quarterly business plans
- Travel for roadshows, community, church and association events, and buyer fam trips
- Answer the trust questions clearly: title, SEZ status, escrow, FX and power of attorney
- Partner with diaspora banking desks, remittance firms and associations
- Work with the US and UK Sales Managers and marketing on campaigns
- Turn every diaspora buyer into a referral source
- Work on strategic plan to develop international markets
- Build a strong network of agents and mobilizers
- Keep track of international events in your region and recommendations to collaborate
- Plan events and activity minimum 6 months in advance
- Work on well oiled customer journey to ensure conversion
- Collaborate with Marketing to works on campaigns in your respective market
Requirements
- 4–7 years selling property or financial products to diaspora or international clients
- Valid passport; holds or can obtain US, UK and Schengen visas
- Has lived or worked abroad, or ran a portfolio there (preferred)
- Fluent in cross-border payments, mortgages and documentation
- Strong digital presence; works flexible hours across time zones