Specification Specialist

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Specification Specialist you will be responsible to manage Decorative Specifications by promoting Jotun products through tight specifications and the Single Source Solution (SSS) concept. Build strong relationships with top specifiers to secure projects, boost market share, and drive profitability. Work with architects and consultants to ensure Jotun's specifications are approved and followed for profitable sales growth.

This position is based in Riyadh & will report to the Specification Manager.

Responsibilities:
- Maintain an updated database of key construction projects and architects in Saudi Arabia.- Regularly follow up on technical issues and color selections, keeping interior designers informed with relevant specifications.- Build a strong business network with government entities, consultants, architects, and project specifiers to support Jotun's specification approvals.- Conduct training sessions and seminars to boost Jotun's visibility and sales through the architect channel.- Identify and influence key decision-makers to approve Jotun specifications and secure projects in Saudi Arabia.- Monitor the construction and paint industry, using insights to promote Jotun products and strengthen market leadership.- Develop and maintain relationships with specifiers through regular visits, presentations, and seminars.- Arrange meetings with architects, consultants, and project owners to showcase Jotun’s products and technical documentation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look For:
- Bachelor’s degree in interior design, Architecture, or engineering.- 1-3 years of relevant experience.- Fluency in English - both verbally and written

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Personal Qualities:
- Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.- Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality 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.- Cooperates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.- Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning.- 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):
20.09.2024

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.