SUMMARY OF THE ROLEAs a Senior Retail Sales Executive, you will assist the Sales Manager in promoting and selling decorative products to targeted customers using Jotun’s sales tools, aiming to achieve sales, margin targets while growing market share and profitability.The role is based in Addis Ababa and reports to the Sales Manager.Responsibilities:Promote and sell decorative products to assigned customers and territories through regular visits and relationship building.Coordinate marketing campaigns to support product promotion and achieve sales targets.Ensure timely collections to meet assigned targets and maintain healthy working capital.Provide high-quality service to distributors and address customer complaints effectively.Maintain accurate data and actively use Customer Relationship Management tools for customer and sales tracking.Collaborate across departments to ensure timely delivery and excellent customer service.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFERWhat We Look ForQualification & experienceBachelor’s degree in any field5+ years of experience in sales or customer-facing roles, preferably in FMCG or Manufacturing industries.Competence requirementsActs on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the resultsIdentifies and seizes commercial opportunities; has a strong positive impact on business growth and profitabilityMakes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfullyDemonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional developmentCo-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goalsAdheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality resultsWhat We OfferContinuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographiesLeaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scoresA supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic selfA focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activitiesCompetitive compensation and benefits ranging from annual gross salary ETB 900,000.00 to ETB 1,080,000.00 based on experienceAnnual performance bonusCompany vehicle with fuelMobile phone with unlimited packageInsurance coverage including familyEnhanced parental leavePOSITION INFORMATIONCompany: Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLCContract Type: RegularTime Type: Full timeCLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 15.09.2025WHO WE AREJotun’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.Visit our 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!
