Area Sales Manager

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Retail Sales Manager to join our decorative sales department and take charge of our retail sales team in the Eastern Area (North and South Sinai, Ismailia, Suez, and the Red Sea). In this role, you will utilize Jotun’s cutting-edge sales tools and methodologies to strategically plan, execute, and track the team’s sales goals, performance, and collection targets. As a leader, your primary objective will be to drive the achievement of sales targets, cultivate and strengthen customer relationships, optimize profitability, and expand Jotun’s market share within the targeted area.

This position will be based between the head office in New Cairo and the Eastern Area and will report to the Retail Area Manager.

Responsibilities:
- Drive market mapping and territorial expansion by staying current on supply and demand trends, economic indicators, and competitor activities to grow Jotun’s market share.- Lead the sales team by coaching, monitoring, and supervising daily activities in line with The Penguin Spirit to achieve team objectives.- Collaborate with internal stakeholders through regular updates and clear communication to ensure customer needs are met and workflows remain efficient.- Track team performance against sales targets, collections, and DSO, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure consistent progress.- Visit existing and potential customers, contractors, and consultants with the team to follow up on projects, resolve issues, and ensure satisfaction.- Analyze monthly sales and collection reports for improvements, and conduct regular performance reviews and support team development.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications We Look For:
- Bachelor degree.- 5 + years experience in sales is a must- Projects handling experience is preferable.- Must be able to communicate fluently in English & Arabic

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- 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):
12.07.2025

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.

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