SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
We are looking for a candidate who can strengthen the market position and competitiveness of assigned segment, brands and products by understanding customer needs and market trends, driving profitable growth, and delivering innovations aligned with strategies and budgets. The role involves planning and executing initiatives with relevant materials and effective communication, in collaboration with Regional Marketing, to attract customers and support strategic priorities.
This position is based in Dubai and reports directly to the Marketing Manager Jotun MENA in Dubai UAE.
Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of marketing plans.
Provide marketing support to Sales and Technical teams to enable stronger customer interactions and solution positioning.
Responsible for increasing brand awareness by implementing Companys strategies and policies and localizing regional initiatives to achieve targeted market share.
Manage digital platforms and social media strategies by coordinating usability, content, and engagement efforts with local teams and distributors.
Drive product, brand, and category growth by leveraging consumer insights, managing innovations, pricing strategies, and ensuring alignment with market needs and company targets.
Coordinate with external agencies to produce advertising, PR, events, videos, and social media assets aligned with company standards.
Lead marketing events, sponsorships, and sector-focused initiatives to strengthen Jotuns visibility, especially across Mining, Infrastructure, and other key sectors.
Support sales teams by providing marketing materials, sector insights, and visibility initiatives that drive brand preference and customer engagement.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, or a related field.
2 4 years' work experience in marketing roles.
Proficiency in graphic design tools and software is an advantage.
Effective communication skills, market knowledge, and data analyzing skills.
Fluent in Arabic, English and French.
Willingness to travel as per job needs.
Personal Qualities
Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; produces sound and rational judgments
Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
Produces fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty
Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities, and allocates resources effectively
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 MENA L.L.C
Contract Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 11.05.2025
WHO WE ARE
Jotuns 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 MENA, established in 2008, is the trading arm for Jotun in the MENA region. With a product range spanning four segments (decorative paints, marine, protective and powder coatings) in countries including Iraq, Jordan, Nigeria, Tanzania, Lebanon, Senegal and Ghana, we have established a leading position in the market over the years. We aim to further strengthen Jotuns position in the region through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.
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Jotuns 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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