SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
We are looking for a candidate who can support the Area Sales Manager in promoting and selling a range of Decorative products to new, existing and specified potential customers through utilizing Jotun’s sales tools and techniques. Through the work, strong customer relationships will be developed to achieve budgeted sales, gross margin, DSO, and with the aim of increasing Jotun market share and profitability.Responsibilities
Actively promote Jotun’s Decorative product range and innovation products by planning and executing effective on-ground marketing activities and campaigns to achieve or exceed the sales budget.
Maintain strong and long-term relationships with existing distributors, dealers, and project customers by providing high-quality service and promptly addressing any complaints or concerns.
Conduct regular market mapping and area development activities with the supervisor to identify new opportunities, potential customers, and untapped segments within the assigned territory.
Collaborate with internal departments such as Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Marketing to ensure timely deliveries, proper documentation, and excellent customer experience.
Ensure optimal product assortment across all dealers and retail outlets in line with company strategy. Support the opening of new shops, ensuring compliance with Jotun’s shop concept standards, and continuously monitor and enhance shop performance through regular visits and follow-up actions.
Have a robust follow-up on collection per assigned targets to ensure that company working capital conditions remain healthy.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Sales or any relevant field
2 - 3 years of sales experience with a proven sales track record
Sales experience in the paints/chemicals industry is an advantage
Market knowledge is an advantage
English is essential
Yemeni national is mandatory
Personal Qualities
Identifies and seizes commercial opportunities; has a strong positive impact on business growth and profitability
Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully
Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives
Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results
Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
What we offer
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning.
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):
26.11.2025WHO 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 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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