Exciting global marketing position in Jotun - Global Category Manager, Hull Performance

Global Category Manager - Marketing

To support Jotun's leadership in Hull Performance and Green Shipping, we are now looking for a Global Category Manager. Our new Global Category Manager will join our Global Marketing and Hull Performance team which is responsible for marketing, managing and development of our portfolio of Hull performance products, solutions and services. Our portfolio consists of a wide range of recognized, high quality antifouling paints, digital tools and our recent innovation – Hull Skating Solutions.

The candidate we are looking for is a marketer with strong communication skills, relevant experience and with the capacity to work in a fast-moving and diverse, international team. If you in addition have some experience with working internationally and an interest in international business and environmental technology, we would really like to see your application.

As the global market leader within Marine Coatings we aim to be in the forefront as a technology and solution provider to the Shipping industry where the transformation to a greener industry is going fast with pressure on decarbonization and clean oceans. Through our products and break through solutions Jotun has gained a number one position within Shipping and new construction of ships - and our new Global Category Manager will play an important part in maintaining this position.

As our new Global Category manager your work location will be at our state-of-the-art head office in Sandefjord.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Responsibilities

• Use in-depth insight to manage and develop the strategic and tactical positioning of the assigned category portfolio in Hull Performance.
• Close brand and product management, monitor profitability of assigned portfolio and ensure that product portfolio is relevant and fit-for-purpose.
• Conduct launches and offer guidelines, tools and methods for positioning ensuring that we meet customer's needs and expectations and are their preferred partner.
• Be a project manager for selected innovation projects and work to anchor projects with relevant departments and stakeholders.
• Govern and support regional activities by working closely with our network of sales and marketingdepartments globally, as well as collectinginsights and share best practices and knowledge.
• Keep updated on the latest developments in shipping and the industry, and support Jotun's regions with product knowledge and product training.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

Formal quali?cations

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience within marketing, sales, technical positions or other relevant positions.
• Min. bachelor in marketing, international business or other relevant field. Long experience can compensate for this requirement.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken
• International work experience is a plus
• Ability to interpret, visualize and communicate results
• Ability to gather and analyze relevant data and structure the use
• Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint and general Office 365 skills
• Some international travelling can be expected

Personal qualifications

• Strong communication skills and strategic mindset
• Understanding and interest in international business
• Ability to build and utilize networks, internally and externally
• Convincing and skilled at promoting plans and ideas successfully
• Ability to analyze complex issues and exercise sound judgment
• Co-operates well with others, shares knowledge, experience and information
• Takes initiative to make things happen
• Structured and keen to meet deadlines

WHAT WE OFFER

• A friendly and supportive culture. We have an informal work environment with few hierarchies. We are always striving to live our values: Loyalty, Care, Respect, Boldness.
• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development, through internal programs and Jotun Academy.
• A professional and supportive work environment with focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Exciting challenges in a growing company with excellent financial results.
• Highly competitive pension and insurance scheme.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun A/S

Scope of work:

Global

Contract type:

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

10.10.2022

RECRUITMENT TEAM
Morten Sten Johansen, Global Marketing Director, Hull Performance Category, morten.

Stefan Fjellvang, HR Advisor,

ABOUT JOTUN

Jotun employs more than 1000 employees in Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden and Denmark), where all our four segments - Decorative Paints, Marine Coatings, Protective Coatings and Powder Coatings - are present. Regional, Group management - and functions - are located in Sandefjord together with our two factories.

Our brand new headquarters, which includes a state-of-the-art R&D center is situated on the seaside in Sandefjord. We provide a wide range of career opportunities, within areas such as finance and administration, IT, sales and marketing, supply chain, engineering, technical, and research and development.