Summary

• In this role you will promote and sell a range of Decorative paint products to new and existing retail and project customers to achieve the budgeted sales and customer satisfactions targets, and to ensure that Jotun is seen as a preferred supplier of high-quality products and services.
• The role is based in Mombasa, Kenya and reports to the Sales and Marketing Manager Kenya- Decorative.

Responsibilities:

• Create new customers by analysing the market, plan visits to potential customers, swift response on quotations and inquiries in order to secure growth and increase market share.
• Follow up and monitor Key Dealers/Projects closely by ensuring Jotun’s products are used in order to achieve targeted sales budget.
• Maintain customer relationship by regular visits, responding to enquiries and providing advice on product selection.
• Follow up and monitor customers on proper pricing and payment to reduce Days of sales outstanding and to achieve the targeted gross margin.
• Visit existing and new customers, contractors and consultants with the team at dealers/project sites to follow up on projects, assist in supply or apply issues, and resolve concerns affecting bottom-line.
• Co-ordinate with internal departments like: Customer Service, Marketing and Production to ensure high quality of service is provided.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What we look for: 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years’ experience in similar role in Mombasa

Competencies:

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction and able to present effectively.
• Able to build a network of contacts and relationships to achieve objectives.
• Adheres to Company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.

What 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