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Company Overview

Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry SC, 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 the 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 Summary 

The Executive I -Retail Sales is responsible for supporting the retail sales team in executing field-level sales activities. The role involves assisting customer engagement, order follow-up, product promotion, and retail channel execution to contribute to the company’s growth objectives. The staff will be trained and guided by senior sales staff and work closely with distributors, customers, and internal teams.

Reporting to: Sales and Marketing Manager

Functional Relationships: Department Managers, External Vendors and Customers

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day retail sales activities under the supervision of senior sales staff.
• Assist in identifying and visiting retail customers to promote company products.
• Help maintain product visibility and branding at retail outlets.
• Collect orders from retail shops and ensure timely delivery by coordinating with the logistics team.
• Monitor product stock levels at retail points and report shortages.
• Gather basic market intelligence, including pricing, competitor activities, and customer feedback.
• Participate in product promotions and sales activation campaigns in assigned areas.
• Help resolve customer queries and escalate complex issues to the Sales Manager or Executive II.
• Maintain accurate records of visits, orders, and customer interactions using company tools or reporting templates.
• Attend sales training and actively participate in performance development initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Business Administration, Sales Management, or a related field.
• 0–1 year of relevant work experience (internships or university fieldwork in sales or marketing is a plus).
• Passion for sales and willingness to learn the FMCG and distribution industry.

Required Competencies and Skills:

• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently within assigned regions.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Fluency in Amharic and working knowledge of English.
• High motivation to grow into a sales career path.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Eagerness to Learn: Open to feedback and training; committed to self-development.
• Customer Orientation: Understands the importance of customer satisfaction.
• Team Spirit: Works well with peers and supports team goals.
• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty and responsibility.
• Dependability: Completes assigned tasks on time and reliably.
• Adaptability: Handles changing tasks and environments with a positive attitude.                                                                                                                               

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 – Executive 1-Retail Sales” in the subject line of the email.