SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
Support the Sales manager in promoting and selling Performance Coatings products to new/existing customers by developing strong customer relationships, utilising Jotun sales tools and techniques to achieve budgeted sales, gross margin, DSO, with the aim of 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 the development of customer account plans for all assigned customers by identifying relevant customer needs, prioritising initiatives and company resources, 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) and inspecting painting progress to ensure project completion on the agreed time and optimal coating performance. Promote products, services, and solutions to owners and consultants through regular visits, product presentations, and follow‑ups. Follow‑up on projects within allocated geographical territories and concept markets by coordinating closely with project personnel to ensure Jotun products are used to achieve the sales budget. Monitor collections to ensure customer payment is received within an agreed term to achieve budgeted days outstanding. Liaise with the client market and respond to sales and technical inquiries, introduce new products, and monitor projects by specifications. Meets personal sales and contribution targets, focusing on stable small to moderate accounts through the practical application of Jotun sales tools and techniques. Prepares and delivers presentations and proposals to win new business and increase sales turnover and profitability with existing customers. Assists with securing orders for larger projects in conjunction with others as appropriate. Participates in sales meetings to develop and obtain information on sales objectives, new products, technical problems, and market knowledge.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
We are seeking applications from ambitious and motivated graduates preferably with a Bachelor or Masters degree in a business‑related subject or equivalent, who wish to pursue a career in the commercial / sales field.
To be successful you will have to be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to forge strong internal and external relationships and be a team player.
- A passion for learning and self‑development and an inquisitive nature.
- Good I.T. skills and an understanding of key business drivers.
Jotun offers:
- Competitive remuneration package including bonus scheme.
- 33 holidays including public holidays.
- Pension scheme.
- Excellent personal and career development prospects for ambitious candidates.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- An international corporate culture founded on our four values: Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.
- Relocation support may be offered.
POSITION INFORMATION
Company: Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd
Contract Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Closing Date (dd.mm.yyyy): 06.06.2026
EEO STATEMENT
We are committed to representing the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero‑tolerance for discrimination.
DISABILITY SUPPORT
If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.
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