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Sales Mechanical Engineer
2026-01-19T06:17:21+00:00
Career Directions Limited (CDL)
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FULL_TIME
 
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Human Services
Sales & Retail, Science & Engineering, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Business Operations
KES
 
MONTH
2026-01-30T17:00:00+00:00
 
 
8

Job Description

The Sales Technical Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and promoting the company’s products within the printing, textiles, packaging, paper, steel, and general industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales & Business Development

  • Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across targeted industries.
  • Conduct client visits, product demonstrations, and technical presentations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, and industry partners.
  • Prepare sales proposals, quotations, and negotiate contracts.
  • Achieve set sales targets and contribute to strategic growth plans.
  • Gather market intelligence on competitors, pricing, and emerging trends.
  • Follow up on leads, manage the sales pipeline, and maintain updated CRM records.

2. Technical Support

  • Understand and explain technical features, benefits, and specifications of industrial rubber and polyurethane rollers.
  • Provide customers with technical guidance on product selection, usage, and maintenance.
  • Work closely with production and engineering teams to address customer requirements and quality concerns.
  • Assist in product testing, sampling, and performance evaluations with clients.

3. Marketing & Brand Promotion

  • Develop and implement marketing campaigns to promote products and brand visibility.
  • Create marketing materials including brochures, product sheets, and digital content.
  • Manage social media pages, website content, and digital marketing initiatives.
  • Plan and execute exhibitions, trade fairs, plant tours, and customer engagement events.
  • Conduct market research to identify new markets, customer segments, and partnership opportunities.

4. Reporting & Administration

  • Prepare weekly and monthly sales and marketing reports.
  • Maintain good documentation of customer interactions, orders, and feedback.
  • Support management in developing annual sales and marketing strategies.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma in Sales, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in technical mechanical sales or marketing within a manufacturing, industrial products, engineering, or printing-related industry.
  • Previous experience in technical sales, industrial manufacturing, or engineering services is a significant advantage.
  • Strong technical understanding of print consumables, flexo and offset printing, rubber rollers, or industrial machinery (added advantage).
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing customer portfolios.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Technical aptitude and ability to grasp complex industrial products.
  • Strong analytical and market research skills.
  • Customer-focused with strong relationship-building abilities.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.
  • Self-driven, proactive, and able to work under minimal supervision.
  • Soft Skills: Strong negotiation skills, excellent communication, and a proactive sales mindset
  • Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across targeted industries.
  • Conduct client visits, product demonstrations, and technical presentations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, and industry partners.
  • Prepare sales proposals, quotations, and negotiate contracts.
  • Achieve set sales targets and contribute to strategic growth plans.
  • Gather market intelligence on competitors, pricing, and emerging trends.
  • Follow up on leads, manage the sales pipeline, and maintain updated CRM records.
  • Understand and explain technical features, benefits, and specifications of industrial rubber and polyurethane rollers.
  • Provide customers with technical guidance on product selection, usage, and maintenance.
  • Work closely with production and engineering teams to address customer requirements and quality concerns.
  • Assist in product testing, sampling, and performance evaluations with clients.
  • Develop and implement marketing campaigns to promote products and brand visibility.
  • Create marketing materials including brochures, product sheets, and digital content.
  • Manage social media pages, website content, and digital marketing initiatives.
  • Plan and execute exhibitions, trade fairs, plant tours, and customer engagement events.
  • Conduct market research to identify new markets, customer segments, and partnership opportunities.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly sales and marketing reports.
  • Maintain good documentation of customer interactions, orders, and feedback.
  • Support management in developing annual sales and marketing strategies.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Technical aptitude and ability to grasp complex industrial products.
  • Strong analytical and market research skills.
  • Customer-focused with strong relationship-building abilities.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.
  • Self-driven, proactive, and able to work under minimal supervision.
  • Strong negotiation skills, excellent communication, and a proactive sales mindset
  • Diploma in Sales, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in technical mechanical sales or marketing within a manufacturing, industrial products, engineering, or printing-related industry.
  • Previous experience in technical sales, industrial manufacturing, or engineering services is a significant advantage.
  • Strong technical understanding of print consumables, flexo and offset printing, rubber rollers, or industrial machinery (added advantage).
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing customer portfolios.
associate degree
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Vacancy title:
Sales Mechanical Engineer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Sales & Retail, Science & Engineering, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Career Directions Limited (CDL)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 30 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Description

The Sales Technical Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and promoting the company’s products within the printing, textiles, packaging, paper, steel, and general industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales & Business Development

  • Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across targeted industries.
  • Conduct client visits, product demonstrations, and technical presentations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, and industry partners.
  • Prepare sales proposals, quotations, and negotiate contracts.
  • Achieve set sales targets and contribute to strategic growth plans.
  • Gather market intelligence on competitors, pricing, and emerging trends.
  • Follow up on leads, manage the sales pipeline, and maintain updated CRM records.

2. Technical Support

  • Understand and explain technical features, benefits, and specifications of industrial rubber and polyurethane rollers.
  • Provide customers with technical guidance on product selection, usage, and maintenance.
  • Work closely with production and engineering teams to address customer requirements and quality concerns.
  • Assist in product testing, sampling, and performance evaluations with clients.

3. Marketing & Brand Promotion

  • Develop and implement marketing campaigns to promote products and brand visibility.
  • Create marketing materials including brochures, product sheets, and digital content.
  • Manage social media pages, website content, and digital marketing initiatives.
  • Plan and execute exhibitions, trade fairs, plant tours, and customer engagement events.
  • Conduct market research to identify new markets, customer segments, and partnership opportunities.

4. Reporting & Administration

  • Prepare weekly and monthly sales and marketing reports.
  • Maintain good documentation of customer interactions, orders, and feedback.
  • Support management in developing annual sales and marketing strategies.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma in Sales, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in technical mechanical sales or marketing within a manufacturing, industrial products, engineering, or printing-related industry.
  • Previous experience in technical sales, industrial manufacturing, or engineering services is a significant advantage.
  • Strong technical understanding of print consumables, flexo and offset printing, rubber rollers, or industrial machinery (added advantage).
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing customer portfolios.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Technical aptitude and ability to grasp complex industrial products.
  • Strong analytical and market research skills.
  • Customer-focused with strong relationship-building abilities.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.
  • Self-driven, proactive, and able to work under minimal supervision.
  • Soft Skills: Strong negotiation skills, excellent communication, and a proactive sales mindset

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, January 30 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 19-01-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 19-01-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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