Time left to apply: End Date: October 4, 2024 (11 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R7226
SUMMARY OF THE ROLESupport the Sales manager in promoting and selling Performance Coatings products to new/existing customers by developing strong customer relationships, utilizing Jotun sales tools and techniques to achieve budgeted sales, gross margin, DSO, and increasing Jotun market share and profitability.
Responsibilities:Support the Sales manager to achieve sales targets by managing relationships with customers and pursuing profitable growth opportunities in assigned customer accounts, thereby contributing to the sales turnover.Support to develop customer account plans for all assigned customers by identifying relevant customer needs, prioritizing initiatives and company resources to meet customers' needs, and maintaining high customer satisfaction.Monitor the progress of projects, deliveries, or accounts closely with customers and contractors, resolving problems, responding to queries (technical and commercial) as well as inspecting painting progress to ensure project completion on the agreed time and to obtain optimum coating performance.Promote products, services, and solutions to owners and consultants through regular visits, product presentations, and follow-ups, and respond to inquiries to recommend and ensure Jotun is specified for the projects, thus creating sales opportunities for the company.Follow up on projects within allocated geographical territories and concept markets by coordinating and monitoring closely with project personnel to ensure Jotun products are used to achieve the sales budget.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFERWhat we are looking for:Grade 124-6 years of relevant experience in a similar positionAdvanced PC Literacy skillsAbility to communicate on all levelsGood command of verbal and written English and Afrikaans languagesThe ideal candidate will:Build a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve objectives.Demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participate in continuous professional development.Communicate in a clear, precise and structured way; speak with authority and conviction; present effectively.Adhere to company rules and procedures; execute plans with commitment and determination; achieve high-quality results.Use a methodical and systematic approach; plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively.Cooperate well with others; share knowledge, experience and information; support others in the pursuit of team goals.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.POSITION INFORMATIONCompany: Jotun Paints South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Contract Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 03.10.2024
WHO WE AREJotun'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 Paints South Africa (Pty) Ltd., established in 1995, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production facility, 2 warehouses and a rapidly growing team, we aim to further strengthen Jotun's position in South Africa through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.
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About UsJotun is one of the world's leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective, and powder coatings. The Group has 68 companies and 41 production facilities, is represented in more than 100 countries worldwide, and has more than 10,300 employees. Jotun products are available in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, branch offices, dealers and distributors. The Jotun Group's sales in 2023 were NOK 31.9 billion. The Jotun Group is organized into four segments and five geographical regions and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway.
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