Global Hydrocarbon Fire Protection Brand Manager

Jotun; Sandefjord; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Jotun Academy

Career development across geographies

Inclusive culture

Team events

Job summary

Jotun Performance Coatings is seeking a Global Brand Manager to translate customer needs into a compelling portfolio for structural fire protection products used onshore and offshore energy assets. You will drive lifecycle management, identify opportunities, and lead select innovation projects across regions to grow profitability.

Working with Sales, R&D, Technical Service and regional teams, you will reinforce Jotun’s market position and deliver value through strong product positioning, robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree and relevant experience in product management or commercial roles within energy markets.
• At least five years in product management or related roles in energy sector.
• Knowledge of fire protection standards and specifications preferred.
• Strong commercial sense translating insights into business value.
• Experience working cross-nationally in international environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage assigned product portfolio throughout its lifecycle.
• Identify, evaluate, and capitalise on market opportunities based on customer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis.
• Develop and maintain intumescent coatings, roadmaps and long‑term innovation plans.
• Lead selected innovation projects as Project Manager with support from Global Category Manager and regional Category Managers.
• Develop robust business cases and coordinate deliverables across cross‑functional stakeholder groups.
• Develop supporting sales and marketing tools that enable successful product positioning and commercialization.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and alignment across regions to strengthen global execution.

Skills

Product portfolio management

Market opportunity analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

English communication

Education

University degree in business, marketing, engineering or related field

Job description

Do you enjoy combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution? Are you motivated by understanding customer needs, identifying market opportunities, and transforming insights into successful products and solutions?

We are looking for a Brand Manager to join our global marketing team at Jotun Performance Coatings to support our key focus area Structural fire protection for the energy sector. In this role, you would be responsible for developing and strengthening the assigned range of intumescent coatings by managing existing products while identifying and capitalising on new opportunities that create value for both customers and Jotun.

As Global Brand Manager you will take a leading role in translating customer and market needs into a clear portfolio direction for safety‑critical fire protection products used across onshore and offshore energy assets. You will play a central role in driving profitable growth and ensuring our solutions continue to meet evolving customer- and market needs. You will also lead selected innovation projects as Project Manager, working closely with colleagues across different functions and geographical markets, and bring new products and solutions successfully to the global market.

Working closely with Sales, Regional Marketing, R&D, Technical Service and other key stakeholders, you will become part of an international and highly competent network focused on delivering sustainable growth, innovation and customer value.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and manage assigned product portfolio throughout its lifecycle, ensuring competitiveness, customer relevance, expected return on investment and profitability to strengthen Jotun's market position.
• Identify, evaluate, and capitalise on market opportunities based on customer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis.
• Develop and maintain intumescent coatings, roadmaps and long‑term innovation plans aligned with strategic objectives.
• Lead selected innovation projects as Project Manager with support from Global Category Manager as well as Category Managers in other geographical regions
• Develop robust business cases and coordinate deliverables across cross‑functional stakeholder groups.
• Develop supporting sales and marketing tools that enable successful product positioning and commercialization.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and alignment across regions to strengthen global execution and leverage best practice.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, we believe you have:

• A relevant university degree within business, marketing, engineering, technology or related field.
• At least five years of experience in product management, product development, technical sales, technical support or related commercial/technical roles within the energy sector, preferably with exposure to hydrocarbon fire protection.
• Understanding of relevant fire protection standards, certification routes and specification requirements is strongly preferred.
• Strong commercial understanding and a demonstrated ability to translate customer and market insights into business value.
• Experience working in cross‑functional and international environments.
• Project management experience, preferably involving multiple stakeholders and business functions.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Global marketing roles within Jotun operate in English and involve extensive international collaboration.
• Positive, flexible and practical “can‑do” approach.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally approximately 50–60 days per year.

Personal Qualities

Initiative & Responsibility

You take action independently, make things happen, and take responsibility for the results

Influence

You have the ability to influence others, make a strong case and sell plans and ideas well

Systematic approach

You are organised and plan well, set clear goals and use available resources effectively

Networking

You connect with people who can support you with achieving goals and use those connections effectively

Analytical & Commercial Mindset

You quickly understand complex situations and use professional insights to make sound commercial decisions.

Effective Communication

You express yourself clearly, accurately and logically, speak confidently and persuasively, and presents well

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

Location:

The location can be discussed with the successful candidate. The preferred locations are Jotun’s international headquarters in Sandefjord, Norway, the R&D Centre in Flixborough United Kingdom or one of your regional centers in Dubai or Asia.