Sales Specialist - Deco Retail - Center Area

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 Algerie, established in 2011, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region.  With a production facility Technover P SPA since 2022 and a rapidly growing team with 1  production facility, 2 warehouses and more than 80 employees, we aim to further  strengthen Jotun’s position in Algeria through ambitious market growth plans that focus on  innovation, efficiency and profitability. 

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE  

Join our dynamic team as a sales specialist for retail, you will support the Sales manager in  promoting and selling a range of Decorative products to new/existing/specified potential  customers by utilizing Jotun’s sales tools and techniques to develop strong customer  relationships to achieve budgeted sales, gross margin, days of outstanding sales, and with  the aim of increasing Jotun market share and profitability. 

This position reports to Retail Sales Manager and will be based in Algiers. 

Responsibilities:  

• Introduce, promote, and sell Decorative products to allocated customers and  geographical territories through regular visits to maintain good relationships and  obtain market information. 

• Execute sales policies and marketing activities in line with company rules and  regulations to support business growth, uniformity, and business efficacy. 

• Have a robust follow-up on collection per assigned targets to ensure that company  working capital conditions remain healthy. 

• Maintain good relationships, provide high-quality service to existing distributors, and  attend to customers’ complaints. 

• Liaise with the client market and respond to inquiries, introducing products and 

services to dealers. 

• Conduct and regularly update territory mapping to assess market potential within the  assigned geographical area, working closely with the designated area Sales Manager. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER  

What we are looking for:  

• Engineer / Architect / Sales University Degree. 

• 2-3 years of Sales experience suitable in Retail. 

• Strong interpersonal, communication skills 

• Flexibility to travel in country. 

• Good proficiency of English Language. 

Competencies we look for:  

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results. • Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and  determination; achieves high quality results. 

• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and  allocates resources effectively. 

• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound  and rational judgements. 

• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and  conviction; presents effectively. 

• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information;  supports 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 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.