Lubricants Van Sales Representative

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a full-time Lubricants Van Sales Representative in the oil and gas industry. The role covers selling lubricants and other petroleum products to garages, workshops, transport companies, fleet operators, retailers and other businesses, managing daily van sales and distribution, and achieving sales targets.

Key responsibilities

• Promote and sell lubricants and petroleum products to existing and prospective customers.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to grow the customer base and market share.
• Manage daily van sales operations, ensuring timely delivery and efficient service.
• Achieve daily, weekly and monthly sales targets set by management.
• Advise customers on suitable lubricants based on vehicle type, machinery needs, manufacturer specifications and operating conditions.
• Build and maintain customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
• Monitor competitors, market trends, customer preferences and pricing.
• Monitor van stock levels, ensure proper handling of products and keep accurate records of stock issued, sold and returned.
• Collect customer payments according to company policy and document all transactions.
• Prepare daily sales reports, customer visit records, stock reconciliations and other required reports.
• Implement sales promotions and marketing initiatives.
• Ensure safe handling, storage and delivery of lubricants in line with company procedures and safety requirements.

Required profile

• Diploma in Sales and Marketing, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least two years of proven sales experience in petroleum products, particularly lubricants.
• Strong knowledge of lubricant products, applications, grades and specifications.
• Ability to acquire new customers, manage sales territories and hit sales targets.
• Experience in van sales, route-to-market distribution, stock reconciliation and cash collection is an added advantage.
• Valid driving licence for the assigned sales van with a good driving record.

Required skills

• Sales reporting and basic computer applications.
• Proficiency in sales reporting and basic computer applications.

The advertised pay is KShs 40,000 plus commissions. Applications are made by sending a CV to the company's recruitment email; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled.