Key Account Executive - Cairo Area

About the role

Jotun is looking for a Key Account Executive to join its Decorative Sales team in the Cairo area. You will drive sales and promote Jotun's decorative products to new and existing key customers and key accounts, using Jotun's sales tools and techniques to build lasting customer relationships and answer sales and technical enquiries. The goal is to meet or exceed targets for sales, gross margin, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and customer satisfaction. The position reports to the Area Sales Manager for the Cairo area and is based in the head office in New Cairo.

Key responsibilities

• Create new customers by analysing the market, planning visits to potential customers and responding quickly to quotations and enquiries.
• Follow up and monitor key dealers and projects so that Jotun's products help achieve the targeted sales budget.
• Maintain customer relationships through regular visits, answering enquiries and advising on product selection.
• Monitor customers on pricing and payment to reduce days sales outstanding and achieve the targeted gross margin.
• Coordinate with Customer Service, Marketing and Production to ensure high-quality service.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of sales experience.
• Ability to communicate in English and Arabic.
• Project-handling experience is preferable.

Required skills

• Initiative, responsibility and ability to convince and persuade others.
• Clear, structured communication and effective presentation.
• Good cooperation with colleagues and adherence to company rules and procedures.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Learning through on-the-job training and Jotun Academy.
• Career development across disciplines and geographies.
• A supportive, inclusive culture with team building and social activities.

The contract is fixed term and full time; the closing date is 22.11.2026.