Key Account Executive at Jotun Bahrain

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Account management, Sales, Market analysis, Technical inquiries, Relationship building, Project tracking, Communication, Negotiation, Strategic planning, Business development, Customer service, Market trends analysis, Presentation skills, Team collaboration, Problem solving

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE We are looking for a Key Account Executive to join our Performance Coatings Sales team. You will play a crucial role in promoting and selling our range of Performance Coating products to both our existing and new key customers all over Egypt. You will have the opportunity to build strong customer relationships, tap into the potential of the client market, and expertly handle sales and technical inquiries. Your efforts will contribute to achieving our budgeted sales, gross margin, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and customer satisfaction targets. This position will be based at our head office located in New Cairo and will report to the Sales Manager - Yard/EPC/Applicator Responsibilities: Manage key accounts, conduct market visits, and track new projects to achieve sales targets and drive business growth. Generate new business by analyzing market trends, visiting potential customers, and responding quickly to quotations and inquiries. Focus on infrastructure consultants in the market. Monitor and influence key projects to ensure Jotun products are specified and used while maintaining strong customer relationships. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure high-quality service and support. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER What We Look For: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science. 3+ years of experience in sales preferred in the steel industry. Must be able to communicate fluently in English & Arabic. Personal Qualities 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 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 Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results. 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 buildings and social activities POSITION INFORMATION Company: El-Mohandes Jotun S.A.E. Contract Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 13.04.2026 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. El-Mohandes Jotun S.A.E., established in 1983, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 3 warehouses and more than 350 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Egypt 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! Jotun is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective, and powder coatings. The Group has 67 companies and 40 production facilities globally, and over 10 600 employees. Jotun products are available in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, branch offices, dealers and distributors. The Jotun Group’s sales in 2024 was NOK 34.2 billion. The Jotun Group is organised into four segments and five geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway. Find out what life at Jotun is like. Meet some of your colleagues and get a feeling for the company culture. Jotun believes that paints and coatings play a key role in a sustainable future. We strive to act responsibly in everything we do, and protect property with a minimum environmental impact. We embrace responsibility for our employees and the societies where we operate. With a strong corporate culture and sound values, we create a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where people can grow. In addition, Jotun strives to make a positive impact through community initiatives and collaboration

Responsibilities

Manage key accounts and conduct market visits to drive business growth and achieve sales targets. Monitor key projects to ensure product specification and maintain strong relationships with infrastructure consultants.