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

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

To support Jotun’s leadership in Hull Performance and Clean Shipping, we are 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, biodiversity 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 in our newly rennovated offices in Athens, Greece.

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 customers’ needs and expectations and are their preferred partner.

• Be a project manager for selected innovation projects and anchor projects with relevant departments and stakeholders.

• Govern and support regional activities by working closely with our network of sales and marketing departments globally, as well as collecting insights 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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Formal qualifications

• 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.

We can 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 Hellas Ltd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

30.03.2025

WHO WE ARE

Jotun in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has 18 different legal entities and operates 7 production facilities. The region has approximately 2000 employees who work across four markets: Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative. Jotun ECA is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. Our employees are the real value in our companies as individuals and teams. We strive to provide our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Hellas Ltd, headquartered in Athens, has been active in the performance coatings industry since 1968, over 50 years! Jotun Hellas is a leader in the marine coatings industry in Greece and focuses on the marine, yachting and protective markets with offices in Glyfada and a Warehouse of 2,500 m² in Mandra. As a passionate team of 54, ranging from Sales, HR, CSD, Technical Service, Marketing, Analysis and Accounting, we offer professional and conducive environment that enhances personal development and continuous learning driven by our values of Care, Loyalty, Respect and Boldness. We believe a good workplace is a solid foundation for profitable business! Join us!

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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.

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