Specification Executive - MEIA Graduate Program

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are looking for talents like you to join our full-time permanent positions in our MEIA Graduate Program. Your journey in this program will consist of challenging & exciting tasks at work and your development will be accelerated through formulation of personal development plan, local or internal assignments and focused training programs over the course of a year.
As a Specification Executive, you will support the department for enlisting Jotun products in specifications of maximum projects by developing contacts with architects and consultants in order to ensure Jotun’s specifications are approved and followed at all project levels for profitable sales growth.
You will be based in Addis Ababa and will report to the Assistant Project Sales Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Sales Manager in getting approvals on Jotun products for most projects in the assigned country by providing necessary technical and commercial information to increase the chances of securing projects.

• Build up a strong business network within the selected professional group of consultants, architects, designers, and project specifiers by initiating contacts to support Jotun’s specifications approvals by project decision-makers

• Conduct technical and commercial training/orientation sessions at seminars to increase Jotun’s visibility and maximize sales through the architect channel.

• Identify and map projects in assigned areas, influence the decision makers to ensure Jotun specifications are approved, and secure projects for Jotun’s business benefit.

• Support the sales team in achieving sales targets by securing approvals for Jotun specifications and updating them on project activities and status to ensure the successful completion of the sales process of Jotun to assigned projects.

• Initiate, develop, and maintain long-term relationships with specifiers through regular visits, conducting presentations, and attending seminars.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What we look for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

• 1 -3 years of work experience in a related field

• Proficiency in English is required

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

• 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

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

14.01.2025

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.

As a 100% subsidiary under Jotun Group, Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC. was established in 2020. It has since become one of the fastest growing company within MEIA (Middle East India and Africa) Region. By investing in an advanced paint production plant, and building a highly competent and motivated team locally, we aim to strengthen Jotun’s leading position in Ethiopia as well as in East Africa, through our very ambitious market development plans which are focusing on Quality, Profitability, Innovation and Corporate Values.

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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 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.

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If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!