SALES EXECUTIVES – AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING SOLUTIONS

August 27, 2026

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Job Description

A Nairobi-based manufacturer and supplier of automotive braking solutions is seeking energetic and results-driven Sales Executives to grow its customer base and increase sales across Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate new business through field sales, prospecting and customer visits.
  • Sell brake linings, brake pads, brake shoes, discs, drums, lining rolls, bearings and riveting services.
  • Develop relationships with spare-parts dealers, garages, mechanics, distributors, fleet owners, transport companies and institutional clients.
  • Prepare quotations, follow up on enquiries and convert leads into orders.
  • Manage existing customer accounts and encourage repeat purchases.
  • Follow up on customer payments and outstanding balances.
  • Monitor competitor activity and provide market feedback.
  • Achieve assigned monthly sales and collection targets.
  • Submit regular sales, customer visit and pipeline reports.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Diploma or degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • At least two years’ experience in field sales or business development.
  • Experience selling automotive spare parts, bearings, tyres, lubricants, machinery or other technical products is highly desirable.
  • Good understanding of the automotive spare-parts market.
  • Strong negotiation, communication and customer relationship skills.
  • Ability to work independently and travel extensively within an assigned territory.
  • A valid driving licence is an added advantage.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate should be proactive, persuasive, target-driven, technically curious and capable of developing new markets and long-term customer relationships.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to vacancies@jantakenya.com with the subject line: SALES EXECUTIVES – AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING SOLUTIONS.