Sales Executive - MEIA Graduate Program

Jotun Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning platforms

Career growth

Supportive leadership

Inclusive culture

Team events

Job summary

Jotun Abu Dhabi Ltd. invites applicants for its MEIA Graduate Program as a Sales Executive for Decorative Retail. The role focuses on growing the business by building strong dealer relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting sales targets from its Abu Dhabi base.

Reporting to the Area Sales Manager, you will collaborate with internal teams, manage CRM data, and contribute to a positive customer experience while upholding Jotun's values and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any relevant field.
• Up to 3 years of experience in sales or related field.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• A valid UAE driving license.
• Fluency in English is required. Arabic language will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell Jotun Decorative products within the assigned territory, driving sales growth, achieving targets, and identifying new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with dealers and distributors by delivering excellent service and responding effectively to customer needs.
• Follow up on customer payments and collections to support healthy cash flow and achieve assigned collection targets.
• Maintain accurate customer, market, and sales information in the CRM system, while continuously assessing market potential and identifying prospective customers.
• Collaborate closely with supply chain, customer service, and other internal teams to ensure smooth order processing, timely deliveries, and a positive customer experience.
• Demonstrate Jotun's values and strengthen the company culture by acting as a positive ambassador for the business and contributing to a collaborative, customer-focused work environment.

Skills

Sales

Relationship building

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

CRM

Job description

We are looking for talents like you to join our full-time permanent positions in our MEIA Graduate Program. Your journey in this program will consist of challenging & exciting tasks at work and your development will be accelerated through formulation of personal development plan, local or internal assignments and focused training programs over the course of a year.

As a Sales Executive for Decorative Retail Business, you will play an important role in growing Jotun's business by building strong customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and supporting sales growth across your assigned market. You will be working closely with customers, internal teams and you will contribute to achieving sales targets, maintaining customer satisfaction, and strengthening Jotun's market position.

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

Responsibilities:

• Promote and sell Jotun Decorative products within the assigned territory, driving sales growth, achieving targets, and identifying new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with dealers, distributors by delivering excellent service and responding effectively to customer needs.
• Follow up on customer payments and collections to support healthy cash flow and achieve assigned collection targets.
• Maintain accurate customer, market, and sales information in the CRM system, while continuously assessing market potential and identifying prospective customers.
• Collaborate closely with supply chain, customer service, and other internal teams to ensure smooth order processing, timely deliveries, and a positive customer experience.
• Demonstrate Jotun's values and strengthen the company culture by acting as a positive ambassador for the business and contributing to a collaborative, customer-focused work environment.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in any relevant field.
• Up to 3 years of experience in sales or in any related field.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• A valid UAE driving license.
• Fluency in English is required. Arabic language will be an added advantage.

The competencies we look for:

• Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives.
• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
• Identifies and seizes commercial opportunities; has a strong positive impact on business growth and profitability.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in house learning platforms.
• 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

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

POSITION INFORMATION

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

October 03, 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.