Marketing Manager

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Marketing Manager is responsible to lead and managing the marketing function by initiating, planning, implementing, and evaluating local marketing strategies in line with corporate and regional guidelines to maintain the company's image, reputation and to increase Jotun brand awareness and sales. The majority of the activities are typically dedicated to one segment.

This position is based at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and will report to the Decorative Segment Director.

Responsibilities:

Developing, establishing, and supporting the implementation of the regional Segment Marketing strategy in the local market to deliver on both growth and profitability targets in line with the overall segment strategy along with managing marketing activities to promote Jotun with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Close cooperation with the Head of Sales, develop and implement marketing strategies, action plans, budgets, and resources by understanding market needs and practices to secure strong brand and product positioning in the local market of Saudi Arabia.

Develop and implement proper pricing and product management strategies in cooperation with the Head of Sales by analyzing market information about customers and competitors to increase market share over the long run while meeting profit maximization objectives and customer satisfaction.

Manage marketing budgets to ensure effective and efficient implementation of marketing activities, including advertising, campaigns, conducting market research, overseeing product development and design, New product launches, and other activities needed to drive profitable sales growth in Saudi Arabia along with enhance Jotun’s brand image and increase market share by managing product assortment, promotions, seminars, exhibitions, and other media content.

Manage and lead the marketing team by setting clear targets and framework, coaching and supporting team members to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the function.

Establish close contact with regional Marketing and R&D regarding innovation and product development programs and provide marketing inputs and provide Support to the Sales department by marketing activities/services and ensure that the distribution network aligns with the Multicolor concept and the Performance Dealers and Distributers concept.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualification: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales and Marketing is preferable.

• Over 8 years of relevant experience in a leading Marketing Function.

• Fluency in English  and Arabic - both verbally and written – is preferred.

Personal Qualities:

• Develops an ambitious but realistic business vision and translates it into a workable strategy

• Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully

• Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives

• 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

• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning 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.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company: Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd.

Contract Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 29.07.2026

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 Saudia Co. Ltd., established in 1984, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 5 warehouses and more than 450 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Saudi Arabia through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

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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