Sales

Operations Specialist - Vehicles At Bolt

Bolt·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Hybrid
SalesFull TimeHybrid
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About the role:

  • You will play a key role in expanding our vehicle supply, building relationships with vehicle owners and fleet partners, and improving the processes that help them succeed on our platform.
  • This role combines data analysis, partner engagement, and hands-on execution. You will use insights to identify opportunities and solve problems, while also getting involved in the day-to-day work needed to deliver results.
  • Reporting to the Country Operations Manager, you will work closely with local, regional, and HQ teams to achieve supply growth, quality, and operational targets.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Grow vehicle supply: Identify and engage prospective vehicle owners and fleet partners, communicate Bolt's value proposition, and secure their commitment to add vehicles to the platform.
  • Manage the vehicle lifecycle: Oversee vehicle acquisition, onboarding, activation, and ongoing compliance, resolving issues that prevent vehicles from becoming or remaining operational.
  • Build and manage partnerships: Develop strong relationships with fleet partners and other stakeholders, understand their needs, manage expectations, and coordinate solutions.
  • Analyse performance: Monitor vehicle supply, utilisation, quality, and city-level performance. Identify trends and root causes, and translate findings into practical actions.
  • Develop and execute supply strategies: Create plans to address supply gaps, improve vehicle productivity, and support sustainable growth across Kenyan cities.
  • Improve operational processes: Identify inefficiencies, simplify workflows, and implement scalable solutions, taking ownership of manual tasks where needed to keep operations moving.
  • Champion the customer experience: Use feedback from driver partners, fleet partners, and riders to guide improvements, working across teams to resolve recurring issues.

About You:

  • You have proven experience in operations, startups, consulting, or a similar environment, with a strong analytical component.
  • You are an excellent data analyst, with strong Excel or Google Sheets skills and the ability to turn complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
  • You are willing to roll up your sleeves and handle practical, manual workfrom resolving onboarding issues to supporting partners on the ground.
  • You have strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, with the ability to build trust, manage competing priorities, and secure buy-in.
  • You are confident in sales, pitching, and negotiation, and can persuade vehicle owners and fleet partners to grow their presence on the platform.
  • You are a team player who shares knowledge, supports colleagues, and takes responsibility for collective results.
  • You communicate clearly and professionally in English & Swahili, both verbally and in writing.
  • You are customer-obsessed, with genuine care for our driver partners, fleet partners, and riders. You listen closely, understand their challenges, and follow through on solutions.
  • You take ownership, solve problems creatively, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
  • You have experience launching products or services, running a business, or managing operational projects.
  • Experience is valuable, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. Even if you don't tick every box, please consider applying!

Why you'll love it here

  • Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
  • Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.
  • Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
  • Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge.
  • Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.
  • Balance flexibility and in-person collaboration with our hybrid model, including at least 12 monthly in-office days.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

Bolt

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 28, 2026