Decorative Retail Sales Associate- Mombasa

5 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Jotun Full time 600,000 - 1,200,000 per year

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Are you a young, energetic go-getter with a drive to achieve results? This is your opportunity to explore a new area of expertise and kickstart a rewarding career in sales in a fast-growing global company.

We're looking for an enthusiastic Decorative Retail Sales Associate to join our team in Mombasa, Kenya. In this guided one-year apprenticeship, you'll actively participate in supporting sales growth of Jotun's Decorative products in the area by building strong relationships with customers, identifying new business opportunities and learn how to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

This position is based in Mombasa, Kenya and reports to the Area Sales Manager.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Identify new business opportunities in Mombasa and its environs to drive sales growth and boost our market share.

  • Promote our high-quality Decorative products, services and solutions to new customers through site visits, presentations, and follow-ups.

  • Ensure prompt and professional response to product inquiries using the guided Jotun tools and best practices.

  • Conduct market surveys to identify unique opportunities, gather competitive insights and prepare captivating proposals and presentations to the team.

  • Collaborate with other internal teams to ensure smooth product and service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction to build strong, long-term relationships.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications we require for the ideal candidate:

  • Bachelor's degree in any of these fields is required; Commerce/Business Administration/Construction Management/
  • Up to 1 year experience in field sales especially in construction industry is an added advantage.
  • A strong, confident communicator with enthusiasm to build relationships.
  • Proactive, self-motivated and eager to sell premium products.
  • Must be currently residing in Mombasa and legally authorized to work in Kenya.

Personal Qualities ideal for this position:

  • Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
  • Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully.
  • Executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
  • Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities.
  • Quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
  • Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Personal and Career development opportunities through on-the-job training and in-house learning opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
  • Access to leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their teams, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores globally.
  • A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
  • A fun working environment.


POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Kenya Limited


Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE ):

WHO WE ARE

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 Kenya Limited., established in 2014, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a sales office, warehouse and a rapidly growing team, we aim to further strengthen Jotun's position in Kenya through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun's company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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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