Marine & Protective Coating Advisor

Jotun Dekorativ Marketing; Kolding; On-site; DKK 540,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International technical network

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Jotun Danmark A/S is seeking a Marine & Protective Coating Advisor to provide on-site support, inspections and technical advice across Denmark and sometimes abroad. You will engage with shipowners, contractors and project owners, becoming part of our global Technical Service network.

You are a primary technical contact through projects, ensuring coating quality, compliance, and documentation while collaborating with sales teams and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience within paints and coatings, corrosion protection, marine, offshore, infrastructure or heavy industry
• FROSIO III certification or NACE certification
• Experience with coating inspections and quality control
• A technical education or relevant engineering/scientific background
• Strong communication skills in Danish and English
• Good IT skills and experience with technical reporting
• A valid driving license
• Willingness to travel throughout Denmark and occasionally internationally

Responsibilities

• Conducting coating inspections on marine and protective coating projects
• Advising customers, contractors and applicators on surface preparation and paint application
• Monitoring projects to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements
• Preparing technical inspection reports and project documentation
• Troubleshooting coating-related challenges and recommending practical solutions
• Supporting sales colleagues with technical expertise before, during and after project execution
• Maintaining strong relationships with customers and external stakeholders
• Ensuring that all work is carried out in line with Jotun's HSE standards and procedures

Skills

Paints & coatings

Corrosion protection

Marine coatings

Communication skills

Danish language

English language

Travel willingness

Driving license

Education

Technical education

Engineering background

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Help protect some of Denmark's most important assets At Jotun, we don't just sell paint. We help protecting ships, wind energy assets, bridges, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure around the world. We're looking for a Marine & Protective Coating Advisor who wants to combine technical expertise, customer interaction and hands‑on project work in a role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with shipowners, contractors, consultants, applicators, and project owners across Denmark and occasionally abroad. At the same time, you will become part of Jotun's global Technical Service network, sharing knowledge and best practices with colleagues around the world.

About the role

As a Coating Advisor, you are often the customer's primary technical contact and a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle. You will provide on‑site support, inspections and technical advice while ensuring compliance with project specifications and Jotun standards.

Primary responsibilities

• Conducting coating inspections on marine and protective coating projects
• Advising customers, contractors and applicators on surface preparation and paint application
• Monitoring projects to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements
• Preparing technical inspection reports and project documentation
• Troubleshooting coating-related challenges and recommending practical solutions
• Supporting sales colleagues with technical expertise before, during and after project execution
• Maintaining strong relationships with customers and external stakeholders
• Ensuring that all work is carried out in line with Jotun's HSE standards and procedures

What we are looking for

• Experience within paints and coatings, corrosion protection, marine, offshore, infrastructure or heavy industry
• FROSIO III certification or NACE certification
• Experience with coating inspections and quality control
• A technical education or relevant engineering/scientific background
• Strong communication skills in Danish and English
• Good IT skills and experience with technical reporting
• A valid driving license
• Willingness to travel throughout Denmark and occasionally internationally

Who you are

• Build trust and strong relationships with customers
• Take ownership and work independently
• Are structured and detail‑oriented
• Are fluent in Danish orally and in writing
• Communicate effortless in English
• Enjoy solving technical challenges
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Thrive in a dynamic environment with varying tasks and work locations
• Live in Jutland or Funen

What we offer

• An exciting position with significant responsibility and autonomy
• Opportunities to work on major marine and protective coating projects
• Access to a strong international technical network
• Professional development through training and certification programmes
• A collaborative and inclusive company culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A company where Health, Safety, Environment and Quality are core priorities
• Great colleagues and a working environment based on our core values: Respect - Loyalty - Care - Boldness

Position Information

Company: Jotun Danmark A/S

Contract Type: Regular Time Type: Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 23.10.2026

For more information on the position, please contact Sales Manager Christian Kaae at [e-mail].

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 Danmark A/S was established in 1966 and is a subsidiary of Jotun A/S. Jotun is characterized by high quality paint in all areas, where wet paint and powder paint can be applied, and many of the world's most famous buildings are painted with Jotun. In Jotun we believe that people are the most important asset and therefore, we continuously focus on developing our employees' competencies and offer them opportunities to make their mark. Jotun invests heavily in research and innovations and works for greater sustainability through its Green Step program, learn more about us at jotun.dk/jotun.com. 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. 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. Jotun is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective, and powder coatings. The Group has 68 companies and 40 production facilities globally, and over 10 933 employees. Jotun products are available in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, branch offices, dealers and distributors. The Jotun Group’s sales in 2025 was NOK 34.3 billion. The Jotun Group is organised into four segments and five geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway. Find out what life at Jotun is like. Meet some of your colleagues and get a feeling for the company culture. Jotun believes that paints and coatings play a key role in a sustainable future. We strive to act responsibly in everything we do, and protect property with a minimum environmental impact. We embrace responsibility for our employees and the societies where we operate. With a strong corporate culture and sound values, we create a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where people can grow. In addition, Jotun strives to make a positive impact through community initiatives and collaboration.