Locations: Nairobi
Time type: Full time
Contract Type: Regular
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.
Responsibilities:
- Give clear instructions to Jotun clients and relevant Jotun staff on product application by working on-site with relevant client representatives.
- Carry out inspections of specific project sites assigned to you by working independently, following the Inspection and Testing Plan (ITP), and Jotun working procedures in order to ensure that the product is applied in accordance with the specification.
- Writing relevant reports by compiling data from inspections in order to document that the specification inspection criteria have been met.
- Follow up on any new customers & leads by analyzing the market, planning visits to potential customers, and generating new inquiries in order to secure growth and increase market share in Kenya.
- Maintaining strong customer relationships by having regular visits, responding to inquiries, and providing advice on product selection in order to achieve sales budget.
- Mapping and reporting on strong potential upcoming floor coating projects.
Qualifications
- Graduate with a bachelor's in engineering or QC.
- 3 years' working experience. Experience in Construction Chemicals Preferred.
- Competencies
We are looking for someone who:
- Acts on their own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results.
- Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction and is able to present effectively.
- Is 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.
- Identifies and seizes commercial opportunities; has a strong positive impact on business growth and profitability.
- Creates a stable and reassuring work atmosphere, supports and encourages the team in difficult times; and is firm and reliable.
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 building and social activities.
Deadline: 28.07.2024
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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 a diversity of professions, genders, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures, etc. We are committed to representing the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity, and zero-tolerance for discrimination.
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