Kadisco Paint Vacancy Fresh Gradates

Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C. previously known as Kadisco Chemical Industry PLC is a privately owned company located in Addis Ababa in the Akaki Kality Industrial Zone area. Kadisco is a company that traces its origins back from a small automotive parts dealership that was operating in one of the busy streets of Addis Ababa back in late 60’s. During the period until 1975 it had the opportunity to act as the sole distributor for Sadoline Paints. In 1979 it was registered as the sole company to manufacture adhesives and glue. By stages, the company developed into a diversified paint manufacturer.

In February 2015, Asian Paints Ltd and Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry SC formed a joint venture for business in Ethiopia and came to be known as Kadisco Asian paints. Asian Paints is India’s leading paint company and Asia’s second largest, with a group turnover of USD 2.7 billion. The group has an enviable reputation in the corporate world for professionalism, fast track growth, and building shareholder equity. Asian Paints operates in 19 countries and has 26 paint manufacturing facilities in the world servicing consumers in over 65 countries.

Today the company produces a full range of paints for the construction, industrial and automotive sectors. It also produces wood and concrete lacquers as well as adhesives for the wood and leather industry.

Position: Sales Executive (Retail/ Project)

Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate Degree, with majors in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, economics, or a related field.
• Advanced education, such as a master’s degree in business administration, can further enhance prospects, emphasizing leadership, strategic planning, and financial management to excel in coordinating sales projects and leading teams towards achieving business goals.
• Possessing management and sales experience exhibiting excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrating strong leadership and effective communication skills.
• Rich background in sales and project management experience. 
• Participation in specialized training programs that focus on sales strategies, customer relationship management, and project coordination. Their experience usually spans m
• Managing complex sales projects, leading teams, and achieving targets. 
• Having a track record of navigating the sales process, from prospecting to closing deals, and possess strong leadership qualities to drive project success. 
• Proficient in database and computer applications like MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
• Should have good command in English (Oral and written)

Technical Competencies 

• Commercial Acumen
  • Selling / Marketing techniques
  • Market / customer knowledge
  • Product / service knowledge
  • Competitor knowledge
  • Financial understanding 
  • Risk Management

Behavioral Competencies 

• Problem Solving
  • Result Orientation
  • Attention to Detail 
  • Time Management
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Resilience
  • Ideas Generation

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia     

Deadline: November 14, 2024

How to Apply:

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and only complete applications will be considered. In the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint them before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest possible time. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates. 

Application Instructions

Candidates are requested to submit their updated resume and cover letter to open.vacancy@kadiscopaint.com. Please mention the job title “Application – Sales Executive” in the subject line of the email.