SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
Join our dynamic team as Technical Sales Specialist to support the Sales manager in promoting and selling a range of coatings products to new/existing customers by developing strong customer relationships by utilising Jotun sales tools and techniques to achieve budgeted sales, gross margin, DSO (Days of Sales Outstanding), and with the aim of increasing Jotun market share and profitability.This position is located in Algiers and will report to the Sales Manager - Marine & Protective Coatings.
Responsibilities:
•Support Sales manager to achieve sales target by managing relationships with customers, pursuing profitable growth opportunities in assigned customer accounts, thereby contributing to the sales turnover
•Support to develop customer account plans for all assigned customers by identifying the relevant customer needs, prioritising initiatives and company resources, in order to meet customers’ needs and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
•Monitor the progress of projects, deliveries or accounts closely with customers and contractors, resolving problems, responding to queries (technical and commercial) as well as inspecting painting progress in order to ensure project completion on agreed time and to obtain optimum coating performance.
•Promote products, services and solutions to owners and consultants through regular visits, product presentations and follow ups, respond to sales and technical enquiries, introducing new products and monitoring projects in accordance to specifications to ensure Jotun is specified for the projects .
•Follow-up on projects within allocated geographical territories and concept markets by coordinating and monitoring closely with project personnel to increase sales turnover and profitability with existing customers.
•Monitor collections to ensure customer payment is received within agreed term to achieve budgeted days outstanding.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
We are looking for:
- Engineer Degree.
- Minimum 3 years of Relevant experience.
- Flexibility to travel in country.
- Fluency in English is a must.
Competencies we look for:
• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgements.
• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
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 Technover P SPA
Contract Type:
Time Type:
Full timeCLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
17.09.2025WHO 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 Algeria established in 2011, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production facility Jotun Technover P SPA since 2022 and a rapidly growing team with 1 production facility, 2 warehouses and more than 100 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Algeria 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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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
