Job Description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE The Regional Brand Manager is responsible to ensure Jotun has a relevant and effective product portfolio in steel protection and speciality category that meets current and future customer - and regulatory needs to drive profitable growth and secure Jotun\'s market position in SEAP. The incumbent will also be responsible to develop and implement insight-based category roadmaps consisting of innovation projects and relevant activities on existing portfolio. Besides that, you will be regionally responsible for the respective category and assortment. This position will be reporting to the Regional Category Manager - Speciality & Steel Protection and will based in Glenmarie, Shah Alam, Selangor. Responsibilities Develop, adjust and implement plans and targets according to Marine and Protective strategy for the assigned Category and ensure that these are communicated and known throughout the Jotun network. Manage and develop the assigned Category through an in-depth insight of the current and potential application and use of the products, strategic and tactical positioning, and close management of the Category profitability in order to strengthen Jotun\'s brand as a preferred supplier and create profitable growth. Ensure that the product portfolio is relevant and fit-for-purpose by managing the regional assortment and offering guidelines, tools and methods for positioning regional and local assortment in order to ensure that we can meet customer\'s needs and expectations. Create and implement Category roadmaps by prioritizing and acting as project manager for selected innovation projects and collaborating with Sales, R&D, TSS and other relevant stakeholders on the Category\'s long-term direction in order to ensure that the Category stays well-positioned and relevant in the market. Ensure that Products in Service are maintained and consistent by monitoring use, feedback, positioning and profitability in the market in order to ensure an expected return on investment, quality standards, and Brand recognition. Govern and support local activity by working closely with local sales and marketing networks to ensure the sharing of best practice, knowledge, and potential extended use of local product variations, as well as keep close in touch with the relevant global segment team. Support innovation project team in the region by planning, coordinating and monitoring activities to ensure that the project achieve desired results within agreed schedule. Operate within agreed expenditure set by Jotun\'s business strategy. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER Job Requirements Qualifications Bachelor\'s Degree with minimum 4 - 6 years\' of relevant experience required. Preferably have experience and knowledge in Marketing. Must be proficient in verbal and written English. Strong communication and influencing skills. Ability to travel within the region when required. Personal Qualities Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results. Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully. Executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results. Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively. Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments. Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively. What we offer We are a fast-growing paint and coatings company with proven financial success. Career development encompassing on-the-job experiences and Jotun Academy, our in-house development academy. Best-in-class paint products that are unparalleled in quality. We are a values-driven organization where Respect, Loyalty, Care and Boldness are core to the culture and success of our organization. Relocation Support. POSITION INFORMATION Company: Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Contract Type: Regular Time Type: Full time CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 06.12.2023 WHO WE ARE Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of \'Enablement\'. We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in 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 Malaysia and Singapore were established in 1983 and 1971, respectively. With the consolidation of Jotun Malaysia & Singapore in 2016, the organisation has consistently delivered strong growth and profitability to become today one of the main contributors to our business in the South East Asia and Pacific region. The company operates three factories in Shah Alam and Nilai and has a wide network of offices and warehouses across Malaysia and Singapore, providing efficient and timely response to our customers. Our aim is to develop employees through a culture of continuous feedback, learning and growth. Jotun\'s 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. If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this. If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!

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