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Jotun logoJotunAbu DhabiFull-timeListed 1w ago

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The posting

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Sales Executive – Decorative Projects, you are expected to support the Area Sales Manager in growing Decorative sales by developing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering excellent customer service to achieve sales and profitability targets.

This position reports to the Area Sales Manager - Projects and will be based in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, UAE. .

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, provide product support, and respond to inquiries and complaints.
  • Promote and sell Jotun Decorative products through regular customer visits and by identifying new business opportunities.
  • Execute sales and marketing activities to achieve sales, profitability, and collection targets.
  • Maintain accurate customer records and update sales activities in the “Customer Relationship Management system” CRM system.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery, excellent customer service, and identify market opportunities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

We are looking for a candidate who

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related technical/sales field.
  • 2–5 years of sales experience in the Gulf region, ideally in construction or paint manufacturing.
  • Is competent in using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are a strong plus
  • Manages large projects and has proven ability to achieve a supply target of over AED 3 million without relying on retail channels.
  • Has a valid Gulf Country driving license (preferred)

The competencies we look for

  • 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
  • Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives
  • Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
  • Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.
  • Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

What We Offer

  • Opportunities for professional and personal development
  • An international corporate culture founded on our four values: Care, Respect, Loyalty and Boldness.
  • 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

Company

Jotun Abu Dhabi Ltd.

Contract Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy)

22.11.2026

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 Abu Dhabi Ltd., established in 1995, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production facility, warehouse and more than 140 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in the UAE 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.

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

Taken from Jotun's own posting, last seen live on 13 Nov 2026.

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About Jotun

Norwegian maker of decorative paints and marine, protective and powder coatings, sold through paint dealers and distributors and directly to contractors, project owners, shipowners and manufacturers.

Pay schedule: Salaried employment with a performance bonus where the posting names one (a thirteenth-month salary and allowances in Thailand), plus training through the in-house Jotun Academy.

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