Sales Coordinator

Jotun Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA); Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Continuous learning opportunities (Jot

Career development across geographies

Leadership focus and team engagement

Team buildings and social activities

Job summary

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd. in Jeddah is seeking a Sales Coordinator to provide administrative and sales support to the sales and marketing team. You will assist with day-to-day sales transactions, prepare proposals and quotations, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to meet customer needs and KPIs.

Based in Jeddah, you will report to the Area Sales Manager - Projects and play a key role in ensuring smooth project and retail sales processes while upholding our standards of service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Sales Support.
• Fluency in Arabic & English – both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration and support to the sales team by assisting with daily related Project & Retail sales activities, handling paperwork, proposals and quotations, tenders, bids, and ad hoc duties to ensure efficient sales support is provided for optimum sales results.
• Support sales staff by following up on DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) collection so that Jotun’s liquidity remains balanced.
• Coordinate between the Sales Manager, sales personnel, and other internal stakeholders by assisting with communicating and disseminating relevant information.
• Convey any received external inquiries and information effectively.
• Coordinate with Customer Service on price variations, customer inquiries, etc., and assist in updating the system price.

Skills

Arabic

English

Job description

As a Sales Coordinator you will be 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 Jeddah and reports to the Area Sales Manager - Projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administration and support to the sales team by assisting with daily related Project & Retail sales activities, handling paperwork, proposals and quotations, tenders, bids, and ad hoc duties to ensure efficient sales support is provided for optimum sales results.
• Support sales staff by following up on DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) collection so that Jotun’s liquidity remains balanced.
• Coordinate between the Sales Manager, sales personnel, and other internal stakeholders by assisting with communicating and disseminating relevant information.
• Convey any received external inquiries and information effectively.
• Coordinate with Customer Service on price variations, customer inquiries, etc., and assist in updating the system price

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER:

What We Are Looking For:

Qualification:

• 1 - 2 years of relevant experience in Sales Support function.
• Fluency in Arabic & English – both verbally and written.

Personal Qualities:

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives
• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• 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.

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:

Contract Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

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.

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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.

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