SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
As a Sales Executive - Protective & Marine Iraq, you will support the growth of Jotun's Protective and Marine coatings business by developing strong customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and promoting Jotun's products, services, and solutions. Through effective account management and market development, you will contribute directly to sales growth, market share, and profitability.This position is based in Basrah, Iraq and reports to the Sales Manager Protective & Marine - Middle East.
Responsibilities:
Drive sales growth by promoting Jotun's Protective and Marine coating solutions and supporting key customer accounts across Iraq.
Build and strengthen relationships with customers, project owners, EPCs, consultants, and distributors.
Identify and develop new business opportunities through market mapping, project follow-up, and territory development.
Monitor project progress, deliveries, and customer requirements to support successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
Prepare technical and commercial proposals and conduct product presentations to secure project specifications and business opportunities.
Follow up on collections and credit terms to support healthy business performance.
Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular market intelligence and sales updates.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 4 years of sales experience within Protective Coatings, Marine Coatings, or related industrial sectors.
Strong experience in customer relationship management, project sales, and business development.
NACE or equivalent coating certification is considered an advantage.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required.
Fluent in Arabic and English. Kurdish is an advantage.
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 MENA L.L.C
Contract Type:
Time Type:
Full timeCLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
29.09.2026WHO 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 MENA, established in 2008, is the trading arm for Jotun in the MENA region. With a product range spanning four segments (decorative paints, marine, protective and powder coatings) in countries including Iraq, Jordan, Nigeria, Tanzania, Lebanon, Senegal and Ghana, we have established a leading position in the market over the years. We aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in the region 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 4 years of sales experience in Protective Coatings, Marine Coatings, or related industrial sectors
- Strong customer relationship management experience
- Project sales and business development experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to travel as required
- Fluency in Arabic and English
- NACE or equivalent coating certification
- Kurdish language skills
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
