Jotun is one of the world's leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective and powder coatings. The Group has 64 companies and 40 production facilities around the world, and more than 9 800 employees. Jotun is represented in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, agents, branch offices and distributors. The Jotun Group’s sales in 2017 were NOK 16.4 billion. The Jotun Group is organized into four segments and seven geographical regions and has its head office in Sandiford, Norway.

Jotun Bangladesh Limited

Jotun has been present in the Middle East since 1962 and has expanded across the region to include 15 companies across the Middle East, India, and Africa region. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with learning and development opportunities and offering them meaningful and challenging work, guided by our four values of Care, Loyalty, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Bangladesh Ltd. was established in 2013. It operates in Decorative, Marine and Protective segments. Currently Jotun Bangladesh own factory is under construction. In the coming period, Jotun Bangladesh continue its mission to establish and develop the Jotun brand in this emerging market.

Position: Key Account Manager – Floor Coating |Bangladesh

The Key Account Manager – Floor Coating is expected to work in close coordination with the Sales team (Marine & Protective Coating) to implement Jotun strategies and develop the organization & business. This position will be based in Dhaka and will report to the Sales Manager, Marine & Protective Coating - Jotun Bangladesh Ltd.

Job Results

• Introduce, promote and sell Jotun Protective Coatings products to new customers by conducting regular visits, building relationships and gathering market intelligence in order to achieve budget deliverables in terms of value, volume, gross margins and DSO.
• Liaise with internal departments (ie.: Logistics, Customer Service, Technical Service) by coordinating on matters relating to paint supply and on specification requirements in order to ensure timely delivery and to meet customers’ needs.
• Ensure customer payment is received by monitoring and supporting debt collection within agreed terms to achieve budgeted days outstanding.
• Responsible for the quality of application of Jotun Floor Coatings by inspecting and controlling the projects as well as working closely with customers and contractors in resolving problems at site in order to achieve the high quality performance and that the projects complete on time.

Qualifications

• Must have 4 - 6 Years Relevant Experience.
• Holds minimum Bachelor/master’s degree from any reputed university.
• Candidates with exposure to the floor coating surface preparation/ application will have an added advantage.
• Must be able to use MS Office.
• SSPC certified will have an added advantage.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Personal Qualities

• Business Development: identifies and seizes commercial opportunities; has a strong positive impact on business growth and profitability.
• Influence: makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully
• People Management: provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and coordinates others and keeps them focused on objectives
• People Development: develops people through delegation, empowerment and coaching; promotes career and self-development
• Analysis & Judgment: quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
• Effective Communication: communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively

We offer

• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development, both through on-the-job training and Jotun Academy.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• An international Corporate Culture founded on our four values; Care, Respect, Loyalty, and Boldness.

Miscellaneous info

• Travel: Approx. 35 days travel

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV through below mail link.

hr.bangladesh@jotun.com