Kadisco Paint Vacancy

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.

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: Executive I – Sales

Qualification and Experience Requirements                 

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from a recognized university.
• 1-3 years of experience in building and related materials sales.
• Prior experience in marketing and selling within the FMCG sector is advantageous.
• Proficiency in trade sales activations, including planning and executing sales initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in managing channel partners and fostering strong relationships.
• In-depth knowledge of sales and distribution principles, including market trends and consumer behavior.

Additional Requirements 

• Ability to identify and capitalize on commercial opportunities.
• Proficiency in effective selling and marketing strategies to drive business growth.
• Ability to create compelling value propositions and engage customers.
• In-depth understanding of target markets and customer segments.
• Ability to analyze market trends, customer preferences, and behavior.
• Thorough knowledge of the company’s products.
• Ability to effectively communicate product/service features and benefits to customers.

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: January 30, 2025

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 [email protected].
• Please mention the job title “Application – Executive I – Sales  in the subject line of the email.