Lubricants Sales Engineer Career Opportunity - National Oil Corporation of Kenya

National Oil Corporation of Kenya is a fast growing and dynamic World Class Petroleum company serving energy needs for today and tomorrow.

Following the steady and continuous growth and expansion we have experienced over the last few years, we are looking for a talented, energetic, ambitious and self motivated individual keen on a career enhancing opportunity, to fill the position of Lubricants Sales Engineer

Ref HR 11/09/10

Reporting to the Lubricants Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for supplying technical information on the company’s range of lubricants, developing new products and obtaining manufacturers approval.

In addition, achieve planned sales targets and brand awareness, make recommendations to and develop expansion of consumer and industrial customers in the country.

Key Responsibilities

* Develops and implements the lubricants commercial & industrial business strategy.
* Participate in commercial tenders with a view of growing the market share.
* Acquire new business opportunities and maintain existing business within the business channel.
* Conduct market intelligence with a view positioning the company as the most competitive in price, product range & quality in lubricants.
* Provide technical advice to customers on lubricants product knowledge and efficient management of stocks.
* Coordinate customer relations activities with a view of gathering customer complains, compliments & to improve relations.
* Effectively manage the accounts receivables and ensure compliance to trading terms.
* Enforce compliance of EHS and operational procedures and regulations in all lubricants activities.

The Person

* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Production, Engineering or related discipline.
* At least 2 years’ experience in the lubricants segment within the Oil Industry.
* Must have strong analytical negotiation/communication skills and have ability to sell in a highly competitive environment.
* Be a person of high integrity, self-driven, able to work under minimal supervision and with good interpersonal skills.

National Oil is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer a competitive package to the successful candidate.

Applications clearly indicating position reference and current remuneration should be addressed to the

Human Resources Manager,
P.O Box 58567-00200
City Square Nairobi

or via email: hrm@nockenya.co.ke so as to reach us by 30th September 2010.

Please include your daytime telephone number and names and contact addresses of 3 professional referees.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.