Area Sales Manager - Projects

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Jotun Academy training

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Team-building activities

Job summary

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd. is seeking an Area Sales Manager - Decorative to drive project sales in the central region and promote decorative products.

The role requires managing project sales activities, guiding teams, and ensuring customer satisfaction while contributing to profitability in the Riyadh market. The position reports to the Country Sales Manager Projects and is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with responsibilities including payment collections and achieving KPI targets within Jotun’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree related to Sales/Marketing or Business Development.
• 5 years of relevant experience in Project Sales, B2B, building materials and Business Development.
• Fluency in Arabic & English both verbally and written is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage decorative project sales activities and promote Decorative products in the central area using Jotun’s sales tools and techniques.
• Lead and coach project sales teams to achieve yearly targets, monitor collections and DSO, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet customer needs and ensure smooth workflow on project sites.
• Build relationships with contractors and site consultants to expand market share and improve profitability.

Skills

Fluency in Arabic and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As Area Sales Manager - Decorative you will be responsible to manage Decorative Project sales activities and promote Decorative products in central area by applying Jotun’s sales tools and techniques to target projects in order to achieve sales targets, gross margin and KPIs. The position is also responsible for timely payment collection, review DSO- Days Sales Outstanding, and customer satisfactions targets and to ensure that Jotun is seen as a preferred projects partner of high-quality products and services. This position based at Riyadh and reporting to the Country Sales Manager Projects.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the project market mapping and expansion in territory by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors in order to increase Jotun market share. Guide and lead projects sales teams in assigned area by coaching, monitoring and supervising daily activities in line with The Penguin Spirit, to ensure achievement of yearly team objectives and targets. Work closely with internal stakeholders by having consistent updates and clear understanding in order to meet customer needs and smooth workflow. Visit existing and new customers, contractors and site consultants with the team at project sites to follow up on projects, analyze monthly sales, assist in supply or apply issues, resolve concerns affecting bottom-line, and ensure customer satisfaction. Evaluate and follow up on team objectives status, sales targets, collections, DSO- Days Sales Outstanding, etc. Organize, develop, motivate and lead sales teams by setting clear targets and framework, coaching, supporting, following up and monitoring each team member in line with The Penguin Spirit, to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the whole team. Conduct periodic performance reviews and feedback sessions with employees as required (KIT – Key issue Talks and yPOD – yearly talk on Performance, Objectives and Development).

We are looking for:

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree.
• Sales & Marketing is preferable.
• 5 years of relevant experience in Project Sales, B2B, building materials and Business Development.
• Fluency in Arabic & English both verbally and written is a must.
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Personal Qualities:

• Develops an ambitious but realistic business vision and translates it into a workable strategy.
• Identifies and seizes commercial opportunities; has a strong positive impact on business growth and profitability.
• Focuses on bottom-line results, identifies potential risks, and monitors the financial impact of own activities.
• 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.
• Provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and coordinates others and keeps them focused on objectives.

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: Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd.
• Contract Type: Regular
• Time Type: Full time
• Closing Date (dd.mm.yyyy): 16.11.2026

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.

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.

Jotun is one of the world's leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective, and powder coatings. The Group has 68 companies and 40 production facilities globally, and over 10 933 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 2025 was NOK 34.3 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