Senior Sales Executive

Jotun Dekorativ Marketing; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jotun Dekorativ Marketing is seeking a Sales Executive to support the Sales Manager in promoting a range of Decorative products. The ideal candidate will have a diploma, at least 5 years of sales experience, and excellent communication skills to maintain relationships and drive sales. This role includes responsibilities such as executing marketing strategies and guaranteeing customer satisfaction while contributing to the growth of Jotun's market share.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Career development opportunities

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of sales experience, preferably in service industries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Promote Decorative products through regular visits to customers.
• Execute sales policies and marketing activities in line with company rules.
• Maintain good relationships and provide high-quality service to distributors.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Sales Techniques

Education

Diploma in any field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Support the Sales manager in promoting and selling a range of Decorative products to new/existing/specified potential customers by utilising Jotun’s sales tools and techniques to develop strong customer relationships to achieve budgeted sales, gross margin, DSO, with the aim of increasing Jotun market share and profitability.

This position will report to the Sales Manager, based in Shah Alam, Selangor.

Responsibilities:

1. Introduce, promote, and sell Decorative products to allocated customers and geographical territories through regular visits to maintain good relationships and obtain market information.
2. Promote decorative products by coordinating marketing activities and campaigns to achieve sales budget.
3. Execute sales policies and marketing activities in line with company rules and regulations to support business growth, uniformity, and business efficacy.
4. Follow up on collection as per assigned targets to ensure healthy company working capital conditions.
5. Maintain good relationships, provide high-quality service to existing distributors, and attend to customer complaints.
6. Create and maintain data and be an active user of CRM.
7. Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely delivery and good customer service.
8. Liaise with the client market and respond to inquiries, introducing products and services to dealers/projects.
9. Undertake and regularly update area audits to identify market potential within own designated geographical area together with Supervisor.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Requirements:

1. Possess at least a Diploma in any field.
2. Minimum 5 years of sales experience, preferably in service industries such as hotels, hospitals, or malls.
3. Good presentation and communication skills.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
5. Outgoing personality, sociable, confident with strong interpersonal skills.

Personal Qualities:

1. Acts on own initiative, makes things happen, and accepts responsibility for the results.
2. Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully.
3. Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives.
4. Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
5. Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
6. Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high-quality results.

What we offer:

1. Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
2. Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
3. A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company: Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Contract Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 15.07.2025

WHO WE ARE

Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of “Enablement”.

We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees from different nationalities and backgrounds, working together to deliver profitable growth. 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 Malaysia and Singapore were established in 1983 and 1971, respectively. The consolidation of Jotun Malaysia & Singapore in 2016 has led to strong growth and profitability, making us a key contributor in the South East Asia and Pacific region. We operate three factories in Shah Alam and Nilai, with a wide network of offices and warehouses across Malaysia and Singapore to ensure efficient and timely customer response.

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

Jotun’s culture values diversity and inclusion, with over 10,200 employees across continents representing 90 nationalities, four generations, and various professions, genders, abilities, ethnicities, and beliefs. We are committed to promoting equality, equity, and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

If you need additional support during the interview process, please let us know how we can assist.

If you believe this role is your next opportunity, apply now!

Jotun is a leading manufacturer of decorative paints, marine, protective, and powder coatings, with 67 companies and 40 production facilities globally, and over 10,600 employees. Our products are available in more than 100 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, branch offices, dealers, and distributors.

The Jotun Group’s sales in 2024 were NOK 34.2 billion. We are organized into four segments and five geographical regions, with our head office in Sandefjord, Norway.

We believe paints and coatings are key to a sustainable future. We act responsibly to minimize environmental impact and protect property.

Social Sustainability

We are committed to our employees and the communities we serve. We aim to create a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace where people can grow, and to make a positive impact through community initiatives and collaborations.