Trainee - Technical Sales Support Engineer

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United Kingdom
1-3 Years Experience
Chemical • Industrial
The Role
The Trainee - Technical Sales Support Engineer will assist the sales team in providing technical specifications, managing complaints, and conducting training on product use. This entry-level position aims to support the Marine and Protective markets while developing skills in the coatings industry.
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SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the TSS team in the UK & Ireland company.
The successful candidate will be guided with a training and development plan with an aim of them supporting the sales team and direct customers in specifying technically correct systems and how to use the products in the Marine and Protective markets.
The incumbent will also be required to conduct and conclude complaints handling by carrying out investigations, identification of possible root causes and documentation to conclude a complaint.
This is a great entry level position to start the journey in to the Coatings Industry, gaining skill and knowledge quickly to add value to the team. If this role sounds interesting to you please click apply now!

Key responsibilities include:

  • Support the sales teams by providing relevant documentation, proposing paint specifications and advising on project-specific procedures.

  • Build relationships with key stakeholders and ensure that they are familiar with the use of technical tools.

  • Responsibility for the complaints handling process - use investigations, analysis of possible root causes and reporting to execute the process of a conclusion.

  • Ensure that all technical inquiries from customers on product use are responded in a timely manner, ensuring the correct use of products/specifications.

  • Conduct internal and external training on technical matters to a wide range of audiences.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

We are looking for a candidate that can:

  • Demonstrate that they can act on their own initiative

  • Persuade others, promote plans and their ideas successfully

  • Use methodical methods of working with clear priorities allocating resources appropriately

  • Be effective in their communication with clear and precise messages that are delivered in a structured manner

  • Be aware of their own development needs and use their strengths to further develop

We offer:

  • A supportive working environment

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Company pension

  • Opportunity for international travel


POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd


Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

08.11.2024

WHO WE ARE

Jotun in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has 18 different legal entities and operates 7 production facilities. The region has approximately 2000 employees who work across four markets: Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative. Jotun ECA is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. Our employees are the real value in our companies as individuals and teams. We strive to provide our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd's head office is based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire and the Factory has been operational for over 30 years producing coatings to be distributed throughout Europe. We also have various sales offices located around the UK and Ireland with the company employing more than 270 people working across the Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative markets. The company is people orientated offering opportunities for progression, learning and development in a friendly and supportive work environment undepinned by Jotun's core values; Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

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!

The Company
HQ: Sandefjord
6,982 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1926

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

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