SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
As the Regional Retail Development Manager, you will drive the growth of the retail business across Middle East, India, and Africa (MEIA) region. This will involve developing and implementing programs and initiatives, collaborating closely with retail stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with the Decorative Retail Segment Strategy and Regional Direction Plan. Your efforts will focus on enhancing the retail segment's development and achieving sales growth within the region.
This position will be based in Dubai, UAE; and will report to the MEIA Regional Category Development Manager - Retail & Projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage innovative retail programs and solutions to create exceptional shopping experiences in retail shops and online, driving customer engagement and motivation to buy Jotun products.
- Oversee and enhance key retail initiatives including Jotun Way, and Jotun shop concepts, to improve stakeholder experiences and foster regional growth.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key regional furniture and home improvement stores to ensure prominent representation and increase footfall to Jotun stores.
- Design and implement targeted programs for retail stakeholders, including homeowners, dealers, painters, and professionals, to enhance engagement and loyalty.
- Lead initiatives to drive retail innovation by introducing selling tools, inspirational solutions, and the latest product and color launches to improve customer experiences and achieve business results.
- Plan and manage the regional retail budget, analyze performance data for programs and campaigns, and monitor industry trends to support data-driven decision-making and sustainable growth.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
What We Look For
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Retail, Trade Marketing, or a similar role.
- Proven experience in project management.
- Exposure to different markets is an added advantage.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Willingness to travel regularly for market visits and business trips.
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):
27.01.2025
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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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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