SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
As a Regional Brand Manager Heat & Tank, you will be responsible for driving the strategic marketing, innovation, and brand development initiatives for the Heat & Tanklining portfolio across the MEIA (Middle East, India & Africa) region. You will play a key role in strengthening brand positioning, accelerating profitable growth, and ensuring strong alignment with Regional and Group brand strategies.
This position is based in Dubai, UAE, and will report to the Regional Category Manager - Specialty.
Responsibilities
- Lead selected regional innovation projects as Project Manager and be regionally responsible for the respective category assortment, including implementation of the regional marketing plan, general product support, training, and product knowledge.
- Work with global and regional R&D experts to establish the MEIA Innovation product pipeline and independently run specialty projects.
- Secure regional growth and profitability of the specialty category by managing the existing portfolio and identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities that create value for both customers and Jotun, in order to achieve improved earnings, increased sales, and a stronger market position.
- Implement category activities such as re-launches, innovations, and releases in accordance with global and regional marketing plans to meet customer needs and expectations, and to deliver on growth and profitability targets for the region.
- Manage selected regional innovation projects in collaboration with Sales, TSS, R&D, and other relevant stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Act as a stakeholder in relevant global IB projects.
- Ensure that Products in Service are maintained and consistent by monitoring usage, customer feedback, market positioning, pricing, and profitability to secure expected return on investment, quality standards, and brand recognition.
- Govern and support local activities by working closely with local sales and marketing networks to ensure the sharing of best practices, knowledge, and potential extended use of local product variations.
- Support the regional network with product knowledge and product training.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
What We look For
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in brand management, product management, marketing, or innovation roles, preferably within industrial, building materials, or B2B environments.
- Good understanding of relevant international standards and specifications (e.g., ISO, ASTM, NACE, SSPC, API) and their application in customer and project environments.
- Prior experience with heat-resistant and tank-lining coating industries is an advantage.
- Strong project management skills, as well as analytical and commercial acumen.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholders across different cultures and markets.
- Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented approach.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning.
- 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 MEIA FZ-LLC
Contract Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
25.02.2026
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 MEIA FZ-LLC is the regional hub for Jotun in the MEIA region providing functional and business support to all our legal entities. With more than 130 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun's position in the region through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.
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