Executive 1- Colour Consultant, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

Company Overview

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.

The colour consultant is responsible for providing color consulting services to clients, helping them select the suitable colors for their product or project. He/ She will work closely with clients to understand their vision, brand identity, and design goals, and will use their expertise to create personalized color palettes that meet their needs.

Job Title: Executive 1-  Colour Consultant

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

Required No.: 1 Candidate                                                                                           

Reporting to: Assistant Manager – Marketing and Activation 

Job Type: Full-Time

 Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients to understand their vision, brand identity, and design goals.

• Analyze current branding and marketing materials to identify color palette opportunities and challenges.

• Develop personalized color palettes that align with clients' goals and visions.

• Provide color recommendations for interior and exterior designs, packaging, and other marketing materials.

• Create color boards and presentations to communicate color palettes to clients.

• Work closely with clients to ensure that color palettes are implemented correctly across all marketing materials.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest color trends and design best practices.

• Collaborate with designers, marketers, and other stakeholders to ensure that color palettes align with overall brand strategy.

• Provide exceptional customer service and support throughout the consulting process.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Management, Business Administration, or related fields.

• Minimum 1 year experience

• Strong communication skills in English is mandatory.

• Knowledge of labor law. 

• Proficiency in MS Office.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

How To Apply

Candidates are requested to submit their updated resume and cover letter to open.vacancy@kadiscopaint.com

 Please mention the job title “Application – Executive 1– Colour Consultant” in the subject line of the email.

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.