Create new customers by analyzing the market, plan visits to potential customers, and swift response to quotations and inquiries to secure growth and increase market share.
To follow up and monitor Key Dealers/Projects closely by ensuring Jotun’s products are used to achieve the targeted sales budget.
Maintain customer relationships through regular visits, responding to inquiries, and providing advice on product selection to achieve sales budget.
Follow up and monitor customers on proper pricing and payment to reduce Days of sales outstanding and to achieve the targeted gross margin.
Co-ordinate with internal departments like Customer Service, Marketing, and Production to ensure high-quality service is provided.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Sales or any relevant field
Minimum of 3 years of sales experience with a proven sales track record
Sales experience in the paints/chemicals industry is an advantage
Market knowledge is essential
English is essential, French is an added advantage
Willingness to travel between 7 – 10 days per month as per job needs
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.