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Ref: OP139-12
Job description / Role
Jotun U.A.E. with its branches in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar is one of the leading paint manufacturers and has been the market leader in the Middle East since 1974. Jotun's product range includes Decorative, Protective, Marine, Floor, Concrete Protection, Powder and Intumescent Coatings, bearing a solid testament to the company's reputation of being a single source solution for all clients.
To support our ambition of further growth and development, we are seeking a candidate who is highly result-oriented for the post of Technical Sales Executive to join our Protective Coatings team, that we believe can make a difference to the business development of Jotun in Kuwait.
The incumbent of this position would be responsible for sales and promotion of Jotun protective coatings products in Kuwait. The position will be reporting to the Sales Manager Protective Coatings.
Responsibilities
- Promote and sell Jotun Protective Coatings to customers through regular visits to acheive targeted sales results, gross margin and collection.
- Build-up strong customer relationships through regular customer visits and responding to enquiries in an efficient manner.
- Promote Jotun Protective Coatings products to owners, consultants and decision makers on projects within areas assigned through regular visits and follow-up to ensure Jotun products are specified.
Co-ordinate with various departments in regards to deliveries, invoicing and technical service to ensure customers' satisfaction.
Requirements
5-7 years of sales experience in the field of Protective Coatings / Oil and Gas / Infrastructure and Energy
- Gulf experience is an advantage.
- FROSIO / NACE certificate is preferred.
- Valid GCC driving license is required.
- Bachelor's degree holder.
About the Company
Jotun is one of the world's leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective and powder coatings. The group has 74 companies and 36 production facilities on all continents. Jotun products are available in more than 90 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, agents, branch offices and distributors. Jotun's total sales in 2012 was NOK 15,852 million, and has more than 9,500 employees. The Jotun Group is organised into four segments and seven geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway.