Career Opportunities in KenolKobil, Kenya

KenolKobil is a leading Oil Marketer in Africa with its Head Office in Kenya and a vibrant regional presence with strong subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Burundi.

We invite qualified individuals to submit applications for the following vacant position:

Lubricant Sales Representative 


KenolKobil Limited seeks to recruit suitable qualified individuals for the position of Lubricants Sales Representative in our Special Products Department based in Kenya.

Qualifications

 1. A Holder of Bachelor’s Degree in the following:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Physics

2. Work Experience in the following Areas would be an added advantage
  •  Busy Industrial organization preferable in maintenance
  •  A motorcycle franchise
  •  Transport or fleet accounts in maintenance
 3.  Lubricants sales in a busy organization.

Operations Trainee

We are looking for an Operations Trainee to join the Operations and Projects Development Department.

The program is designed to provide trainees with a unique and valuable experience to develop into future leadership roles within the organization.
Personal Requirements
  • Must be a First Degree holder in engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering from a reputable organization.
  • At least Two (2) years working experience in the oil industry or depot operations.
  • High proficiency in computer skills
  • Ability to prepare and present reports.
  • Good customer relations and interactive skills
  • Good leadership skills and ability to work in a team
  • High integrity and ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Willingness to travel widely and be posted to any location in the country.
Key Responsibilities
  • Co-ordinate Product dispatches and Loading.
  • Ensure full documentation, approvals and accounting of all loaded products including sealing of loaded trucks.
  • Timely receipting of all receivables.
  • Manage Counter Sales and Reseller accounts at depot level.
  • Carrying out truck inspection and ensure conformance with required standards..

Sales Representatives (Retail / Commercial / LPG / K-Card)

KenolKobil Limited seeks to recruit suitable qualified individual(s) for the position of Sales Representative in our Marketing and Fuel Business Development Department based in Kenya.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in Marketing, Mechanical Engineering or Business Administration with a strong academic record, not less than an upper second class honors division or equivalent GPA.
  • Basic accounting knowledge
  • Sales & Marketing skills
  • High proficiency in computer skills
Required Attributes


  • Self-motivated
  • Positive attitude
  • Results oriented – a proven “self-starter”
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to think strategically about issues and develop thoughtful recommendations and action plans
  • Ability to demonstrate high levels of Integrity and honesty
  • Willing to travel widely and be posted to any location in the country
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop new business against set targets
  • Manage existing business in line with company regulations.
  • Accurate record keeping and provision of timely reports to supervisor.
  • Management of market intelligence.
  • Efficient territory management to maximize sales volume.
  • Credit management in line with company policy.

Accounts Assistant

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Accounts & Finance Department.

Qualifications and Competencies
  • A degree in Financial Accounting / Commerce
  • CPA professional qualifications
  • Proficiency in accounting
  • At least 2 years experience in a busy Accounts Department
  • Strong aptitude for mathematics
  • High/ excellent proficiency in computer knowledge/ skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong work ethics
  • Ability to function effectively within a team setup
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good business acumen

Public Relations Officer

Key Qualifications and Competences:-
  • University degree; Postgraduate qualification in Mass Communication and Journalism
  • Good People and Communication skills
  • Good Event Management Skills
  • Good Media Management Skills
Duties:-
  • Build and position KenolKobil locally and internationally to become a major brand in Africa.
  • Improve and promote the Corporate Slogan, Cares for You!!
  • Improve the corporate brand through more focused CSR activities.
  • Improve internal information dissemination and communication related to Public Relations.
  • Direct the KenolKobil corporate brand to contribute positively to the economic development of the communities it does business with.
  • Handle KenolKobil publications, ensuring high quality.
  • Monitor all company activities with a view to updating the company website regularly.
  • Establish reliable and strong relations with stakeholders in both the media and corporate world.
  • Create appropriate customer-focused advertisements.
  • Feature Management profiles and interviews in local magazines/papers as a way of improving corporate image.
If you meet the above requirements, forward your CV and daytime contacts to hr@ke.kenolkobil.com

All applications must be submitted by Thursday April 30, 2015.


Only short listed candidates will be contacted.