Sales Support Executive at Jotun South Africa

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Profitability Analysis, Sales Support, Administrative Support, Microsoft Office, English Fluency, Portfolio Management, Tender Management, Quotation Preparation, DSO Collection, Inter-department Coordination, Digitalization Tools, Business Strategy

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE The Sales Support Executive is responsible for providing administrative and sales support to the sales and marketing team by assisting with inter-department coordination, supporting the team with day-to-day sales transactions, and providing information when required to ensure that customers’ needs are met, and the department achieves its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The position is based in Riyadh and reports to the Decorative Segment Director. Responsibilities: Manage and continuously improve analysis of the profitability of the Decorative segment customer grouping (Sales) and product/solution (Marketing) portfolios to provide management with quality information that contributes to profitable growth for the segments and can be used in the strategy process and to develop the decorative business plans. Perform analysis and reporting of customer and product portfolio profitability by using relevant internal and external data and information to ensure marketing, and sales receives quality information that can be used for decision making in Segment and area management. Work closely with marketing on new and existing programs & projects, to ensure smooth implementation and proper coordination with sales areas, that adds value to the deco segment. Focus on initiatives on how to work smarter and more efficiently through continuous improvement of analytical and digitalization tools, applications. Provide administration and support for the sales team by assisting with daily related sales activities, handling paperwork, proposals and quotations, tenders, bids, and ad hoc duties to ensure efficient sales support is provided for optimum sales results. Coordinate between the Sales Managers, Sales personnel, and other internal stakeholders by communicating and disseminating relevant information and convey any external inquiries received and information effectively to the Sales team and Support sales staff by following up on DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) collection. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER We are looking for: Qualification: Bachelor’s degree. Minimum 1+ years of relevant experience in business support function. Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools Fluency in English – both verbal and written. Personal Qualities: Develops an ambitious but realistic business vision and translates it into a workable strategy. 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 Understands the organization's informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get things done. Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals. Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively. 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 building and social activities. POSITION INFORMATION Company: Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd. Contract Type: Regular Time Type: Full time CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 25.07.2026 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 Saudia Co. Ltd., established in 1984, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 5 warehouses and more than 450 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Saudi Arabia 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!

Responsibilities

The role involves providing administrative and sales support to the decorative segment, focusing on profitability analysis and portfolio reporting. It also requires coordinating between sales managers and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient transaction handling and KPI achievement.