SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
As a Marketing Manager, you will improve the overall market position and competitiveness of assigned segment, concept, brand, product or solutions portfolio by building in-depth knowledge and understanding of the customer needs, requirements and the market situation.Responsibilities:
Initiate and implement campaigns, launches, innovations, or similar based on market analysis, competitor monitoring, and customer insight within assigned areas of responsibility
Drive the Category innovation strategy by identifying consumer insights and preparing Innovation concepts in cooperation with the Innovation Manager.
Responsible for growing category and brand with support from the region, local sales, technical, supply chain, and customer network to achieve agreed financial results and market share.
Develop and maintain local assortment and identify market needs, closely coordinate with different functions to increase market shares and profitability.
Coordinate and assist in devising the strategies, plan, budget, etc., in order to achieve the company’s objectives and targets.
Responsible for new product launches and implementations by working closely with local and regional marketing teams in order to drive the success of new innovations.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
What We Look For
Qualification and Experience
BA Degree in Marketing Management, Business Administration, Business Management, or Management or MBA
3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a managerial position
Competence Requirements
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
Develops people through delegation, empowerment and coaching; promotes career and self-development
Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals
Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results
What 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 Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC
Contract Type:
Time Type:
Full timeCLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
03.06.2025WHO 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.As a 100% subsidiary under Jotun Group, Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC. was established in 2020. It has since become one of the fastest growing company within MEIA (Middle East India and Africa) Region. By investing in an advanced paint production plant, and building a highly competent and motivated team locally, we aim to strengthen Jotun’s leading position in Ethiopia as well as in East Africa, through our very ambitious market development plans which are focusing on Quality, Profitability, Innovation and Corporate Values.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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If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!