Retail Development Manager

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Retail Marketing Development Manager, you will be responsible for improving the overall retail market position and competitiveness of the retail business in the Saudi through different programs and initiatives by closely working with all the retail stake holders and alignment with Decorative retail segment, product or solutions portfolio by building in-depth knowledge and understanding of the customer needs, requirements and the market situation, leading to achieve profitable growth and materialising innovations solving customer needs in accordance with segment and category strategies/budget.

This position is based at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and will report to the Marketing Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the retail programs, Solutions and implement campaigns, launches, innovations, similar based on market analysis, competitor monitoring, and customer insight within assigned areas of responsibility to promote the best shopping experience in retail shops and attract, engage and motivate customers to buy Jotun products.
• Drive retail segment solution and leverage business potential through Jotun Way, Master Painter Loyalty Program and Jotun shop concept to enhance stakeholder experience and drive growth in the business.
• Take initiatives and drive retail innovation to achieve growth and business results in Saudi and continuously enhance customer shopping experience by enabling the Jotun shops with selling and inspirational tools and the latest product/colour launches.
• Manage and further develop relationship with key furniture and home improvement stores to get appropriate representation in their stores and drive footfall to our stores.
• Develop and roll out the different programs for key stakeholders in the retail channel (home- owners /dealers/painters/professionals) including ensure that the necessary marketing materials (products, systems, and communication packages) are in place.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

We are looking for:

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Sales and Marketing is preferable.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in Retail Sales and Marketing field.
• Fluency in Arabic & English both verbally and written.

Location - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Personal Qualities:

• Develops an ambitious but realistic business vision and translates it into a workable strategy
• Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully
• Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives
• Produces fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty
• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals

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 Saudia Co. Ltd.

Contract Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 13.01.2026

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 Saudia Co. Ltd., established in 1984, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 5 warehouses and more than 450 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun's position in Saudi Arabia through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

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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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