SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
Do you have a passion for promoting and selling? In this position, you will be the main point of contact to develop strong customer relationships by utilising Jotun sales tools and techniques to achieve budgeted sales and more. Providing technical support to ensure a good customer experience will also be part of this exciting role with the main aim is to increase Jotun market share and profitability.
If you're ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!
This position is part of our MEIA Graduate Program targeting candidates who have more than 3 years of experience. Through this program, you will accelerate your career through personal development plans, local or international assignments, challenging and exciting tasks, and focused training programs.
This position will be based in Cairo, Egypt and will be reporting to the Area Sales Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Adopt strong customer relationships to contribute to overall sales turnover whilst developing customer account plans by identifying needs and prioritizing resources to maintain customer satisfaction
- Secure profitable growth opportunities in assigned accounts and ensure Jotun products are utilized by coordinating and following up with project personnel
- Promote products and solutions through visits, presentations and follow-ups with owners and consultants, addressing inquiries to ensure Jotun is specified for projects
- Prepare proposals to attract new business, boost sales, and secure larger project orders
- Monitor project progress, resolve issues, respond to queries, and inspect painting to ensure timely completion and optimal coating performance
- Provide technical service and guidance to customers through regular facility visits, ensuring proper product application and respond to sales and technical inquiries from customers
- Efficiently manage the Egyptian distributor channel by building warehouse stocks and ensure prompt payment collection
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
What We Look For:
Essential;
- Bachelor’s Degree holder
- More than 3 years of sales experience within a manufacturing industry
- Proficient in Ms Office tools
- Valid light vehicle Egyptian driving license
- Fluent in Arabic
Preferred;
- Powder/Paints Sales experience
- Business Administration Bachelor's degree
Personal Qualities We Look For:
- Identifies and seizes commercial opportunities; has a strong positive impact on business growth and profitability
- Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
- Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
- Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results
- Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals
- Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
- Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
- Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
- A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
- A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.
POSITION INFORMATION
Company:
Jotun Powder Coatings U.A.E. Ltd.
Contract Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
17.01.2025
WHO WE ARE
Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.
Jotun Powder Coatings UAE (LLC), established in 1990, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production facility, 2 warehouses and more than 140 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in the UAE through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.
Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.
Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.
If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.
If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!
What We Do
Jotun is one of the leading paint manufacturers in the world. With a wide range of products within interior decoration and exterior protection, the Jotun logo can be found in more than 100 countries.
The company was founded in Sandefjord, Norway in 1926. The fonder Odd Gleditsch Sr. had witnessed whaling boats rusting away in the Antarctic. He quickly discovered the penguins; these caring creatures that overcame the toughest weather conditions. The penguin soon became Jotun’s official symbol and ambassador of the company’s values: Loyalty, Care, Respect, and Boldness.
Almost a century later, our mission remains the same: “Jotun Protects Property”. Jotun has grown into a multi-national company widely renown for high-quality paints and coatings. The Jotun Group consists of 67 companies and 40 production facilities across the world, and the more than 10.200 employees are united by a strong company culture, The Penguin Spirit.
For more information, visit our company site at www.jotun.com or our career site at jotun.com/career
