SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are looking for a dynamic and active Projects Key Account Executive to join our Decorative Projects team in Cairo.

In this role you will play a crucial part in promoting and selling our range of products and securing projects in several areas.

You will have the opportunity to build strong customer relationships, tap into the potential of the client market, and expertly handle sales and technical inquiries. Your efforts will contribute to achieving our budgeted sales, gross margin, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and customer satisfaction targets.

This position will be based in our head office in New Cairo and will report to the Projects Sales Manager - Private Sector.

Responsibilities:

• Manage key accounts, conduct market visits, and track new projects to achieve sales targets and drive business growth.
• Monitor and influence key projects to ensure Jotun products are specified and used while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Follow up and monitor customers on proper pricing and payment to reduce Days of sales outstanding and to achieve the targeted gross margin
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure high-quality service and support.
• Generate new business by analyzing market trends, visiting potential customers, and responding quickly to quotations and inquiries.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in Projects Sales.
• Excellent command of in English & Arabic speaking and writing.

Personal Qualities We Look For:

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully
• 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
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals
• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.

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:

El-Mohandes Jotun S.A.E.

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

12.10.2026

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.

El-Mohandes Jotun S.A.E., established in 1983, is one of Jotun's key markets in the Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA) region. With one of the largest Jotun production facilities in the Middle East, located in 10th of Ramadan City, three warehouse hubs and more than 400 employees, the company is committed to further strengthening Jotun’s position in Egypt through ambitious market growth plans focused 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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If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!