Sales Executive – Protective & Marine Coatings

About the role

As a Sales Executive for Protective & Marine coatings, you will drive growth for Jotun in Iraq by building strong customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and promoting our product portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Promote Jotun’s Protective and Marine coating solutions and support key accounts across Iraq.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, project owners, EPCs, consultants, and distributors.
• Identify new business opportunities through market mapping, project follow‑up and territory development.
• Monitor project progress, deliveries and customer requirements to ensure successful execution.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals and deliver product presentations.
• Follow up on collections and credit terms to support healthy business performance.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular market intelligence and sales updates.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of sales experience in Protective Coatings, Marine Coatings or related industrial sectors.
• Strong experience in customer relationship management, project sales and business development.
• Fluent in Arabic and English; Kurdish is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.

Required skills

• NACE or equivalent coating certification (advantage).

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning through on‑the‑job training and Jotun Academy.
• Career development across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Supportive and inclusive company culture with team‑building activities.