Marketing Manager

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We're looking for a Marketing Manager who can lead the development and execution of marketing strategies that enhance brand presence, drive sales growth, and expand market share in the decorative and protective paint segments. This role demands strong market insight, strategic leadership, and the ability to align marketing initiatives with overall business objectives.

This role is based in Muscat, Oman, reporting directly to the General Manager and will be a part of Jotun Oman management team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement marketing strategies with the Sales Manager to ensure strong brand and product positioning in the local market.
• Drive regional segment marketing plans locally to achieve growth and profitability targets.
• Lead and manage the marketing team, setting clear goals, coaching, and monitoring performance.
• Plan and execute marketing activities including research, product launches, advertising, and sales performance tracking.
• Collaborate on pricing and product strategies to boost market share and profitability.
• Manage budgets and brand initiatives such as promotions, events, and campaigns to enhance Jotun's image and market presence.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 7+ years' experience in B2B and B2C marketing, brand management, and product marketing.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, or a related field.
• People management experience is required.

COMPETENCIES WE LOOK FOR

• Develops an ambitious but realistic business vision and translates it into a workable strategy.
• Identifies and seizes commercial opportunities; has a strong positive impact on business growth and profitability.
• Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully.
• Provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and coordinates others and keeps them focused on objectives.
• Understands the organization's informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get things done.
• Produces fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house Jotun Academy.
• 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.

WHO WE ARE

Jotun's 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 Paints Co. L.L.C., established in 1985, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production facility, 2 warehouses in Muscat and Salalah, and more than 180 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun's position in Oman through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.