Brand Executive

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Support effective implementation of marketing strategies through analyzing market insights and plans, interacting with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating and executing promotional activities and product positioning in line with region and/or segment direction in order to support sales growth targets and enhance brand awareness.

This position will be reporting to the Brand Manager and will be based in Shah Alam, Selangor.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of marketing plans

• Responsible for understanding sales performance and product positioning in the market by analysing sales and market data

• Monitor the products’ Gross Margins, average selling prices, and sales trends and address any deviances.

• Work closely with the sales organizations to ensure products and brands are growing according to set growth ambitions.

• Prepare and manage the ordering of marketing materials

• Effective local implementation of product or brand strategies as well as targeted campaigns and launches

• Assist in creating localised brand campaigns and activities

• Responsible for implementation of local promotional programs for dealers

• Manage external agencies

• Responsible for handling administrative marketing tasks such as legal approvals, documentation, etc.

• Build relationship with relevant suppliers, customers or other stakeholders

• Responsible for increasing brand awareness by implementing Company’s strategies, policies and localizing regional initiatives to achieve targeted market share.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.

• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.

• Produces fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty.

• C ommunicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.

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

• A dheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

08.05.2024

WHO WE ARE

Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of “Enablement”. We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in 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 Malaysia and Singapore were established in 1983 and 1971, respectively. With the consolidation of Jotun Malaysia & Singapore in 2016, the organisation has consistently delivered strong growth and profitability to become today one of the main contributors to our business in the South East Asia and Pacific region. The company operates three factories in Shah Alam and Nilai and has a wide network of offices and warehouses across Malaysia and Singapore, providing efficient and timely response to our customers. Our aim is to develop employees through a culture of continuous feedback, learning and growth.

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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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If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!

Jotun is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective, and powder coatings. The Group has 66 companies and 40 production facilities, is represented in more than 100 countries worldwide, and has more than 10,300 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 2023 were NOK 31.9 billion. The Jotun Group is organized into four segments and five geographical regions and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway.

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.

Social Sustainability

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