Sales Director - Powder Coatings

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

This position will lead the Powder Coatings Segment in Jotun India, driving sustainable growth, profitability, market share expansion, and customer satisfaction. Based at the Mumbai Head Office and reporting to the Managing Director, this role is responsible for delivering the segment's strategic and commercial objectives across India.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Sales team through coaching, performance management, and capability building to achieve sales targets and drive high performance.
• Drive business strategy and growth by contributing to the Local Management Team and aligning local plans with corporate and regional objectives.
• Develop and execute sales and distribution strategies to maximize revenue, profitability, and strengthen the distribution network.
• Monitor business performance and ensure execution excellence through regular review of action plans, targets, and operational objectives.
• Establish best-in-class processes and governance by implementing standardized procedures, reporting systems, and performance measures across retail and project teams.
• Provide leadership across commercial functions, including Sales, Marketing, Technical Service Support (TSS), and Customer Service (CSD), to ensure cross-functional alignment and business success.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications & Experience We Look For:

• Master's degree in related field
• More than 15+ years of relevant industry experience

 

Personal Qualities we look for

• Develop & maintain excellent relation with Key accounts/ customers in the territory.
• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Identifies and seizes commercial opportunities; has a strong positive impact on business growth and profitability 
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans, 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
• 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.
• 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 India Private Limited

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

23.08.2026

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.

Jotun India Private Ltd., established in 2006, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production a facility, warehouse and more than 400+ employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in India 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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