Executive - Trade Marketing

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Work closely with the Trade Marketing Manager to develop and implement impactful trade campaigns, retail upgrades, and dealer engagement activities that support our business growth. This role will directly influence brand visibility, customer experience, and sales performance.
This role will be based in Shah Alam, Selangor and reporting to Manager – Trade Marketing.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the upgrade of our retail network, enhancing dealer outlets with improved shop displays and promotional materials.

• Develop and execute trade campaigns and dealer promotions—ensuring they are on-brand, on-time, and within budget.

• Partner with Sales to lead and implement key trade activities such as Master Painter Programs, Painters Night Events, Loyalty Programs so on to support business growth.

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of Jotun Studio and shop image improvement initiatives to ensure its completion and alignment with Jotun’s Corporate Identity standards.

• Support the launch of new products with tailored marketing materials and on-ground activation plans.

• Manage trade marketing budgets and vendor coordination—from purchase orders to reporting.

• Conduct market visits to monitor execution, gather insights, and support dealers on-site.

• Organize dealer incentive trips and activities that strengthen customer loyalty and engagement.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Requirement:

• At least 2 years of experience in Trade Marketing related.

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PPT).

Personal Qualities:

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

• Understands the organization's informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get things done.

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

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

• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.

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

What we offer:

• 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.

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

• A focus on having fun together through team building and social activities.

• Flexi Medical Benefits are provided to all employees.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

04.07.2025

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.

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.

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