AUTO PARTS SALES ASSISTANT – RETAIL

AutoXpress Group is East Africa’s leading supplier of tyres, wheels, batteries, suspension parts, and alignment and balancing services with an existing regionwide network of 100 branches. We represent world-class brands extending superior service to our customers with an identifiable difference. We are looking to recruit a dynamic Auto Parts Sales Assistant – Retail to join AutoXpress Kenya Ltd. Details of the position are outlined below.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Head of Parts, Accessories and Lubricants Division, the Auto Parts Sales Assistant-Retail at AutoXpress will play a vital role in supporting the PALs team. The key responsibility of this position is to offer sales support to the retail branch network in regard to the sale of parts, accessories, and lubricants. In line with this responsibility, main functions include identifying auto parts requirements based on specific vehicle applications, making recommendations for local procurement, parts catalogue maintenance, and data collection.

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

 Business Support

• Handling branch enquiries on parts, accessories, and lubricants.
• Advise call centre on parts application based on vehicle specifications.
• Recommendations for local purchase requests when required.
• Local parts supplier order follow-up to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Collect and compile data on retail competition pricing.
• Collect and compile data on retail claims regarding parts, accessories, and lubricants.

Reports

• Prepare daily parts enquiries and quotations report.
• Prepare daily pending orders report.
• Prepare weekly local purchase stock movement report.
• Prepare weekly loss of sale report.
• Prepare and maintain monthly parts accessories and lubricants claim register.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork and Interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Structured reporting skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.
• Result oriented and customer focused.
• Willingness to learn and an affinity for continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, related field, or engineering course.
• Basic knowledge of auto parts and the parts industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and marketing software/tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy at work.
• Preferably a Kenyan citizen. 

How to Apply

Please send your application letter and CV to careers@auxpke.com no later than 13th March 2026 quoting the job title Auto Parts Sales Assistant – Retail in the subject line of the email.