SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are looking for a dedicated, strategic and agile Marketing Manager to join our team in Jotun Kenya.

In this role, you will help strengthen Jotun's overall market position and products/solutions portfolio competitiveness in Kenya by building in-depth knowledge and understanding of the customer needs, requirements and the market situation, leading to achieve profitable growth and materializing innovations that solve customer needs in line with our segment strategies and budget.

The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the General Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate and implement campaigns, product launches, innovations, or similar based on market analysis, competitor monitoring, and customer insight within Kenya.
• Generate quality marketing deliverables (insight, business case, key selling arguments, and communication package).
• Develop and maintain local assortment and identify market needs, closely coordinate with different functions to increase market shares and profitability.
• Coordinate and assist in devising the Marketing strategies, plan, budget, etc., in order to achieve the company’s objectives and targets.
• Responsible for new product launches and implementations by working closely with local and regional marketing teams in order to drive the success of new innovations.
• Develop and implement proper pricing and product management strategies by analyzing market information and working closely with the Sales team in order to increase sales and market share in Kenya.
• Be able to match Jotun's product portfolio to our target customers, identify the gaps, and decide on corrective action or products needed, and matching these needs with correct innovations.
• Ensure the necessary marketing vehicles (products, systems, and marketing material) are in place on time.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in marketing/ commerce or any other related field. (MBA/ master's degree in marketing is preferred)
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a Marketing role. (Experience in FMCG sector is an added advantage)
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in consumer marketing and retail dynamics in Kenya.
• Strong business acumen to drive growth and profitability.
• CIM Membership is desired.
• Must currently be residing and legally authorized to work in Kenya.

Personal Qualities ideal for this position:

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully.
• Executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities.
• Quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
• Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• Capable of handling dynamic environments, resolving issues quickly, and adapting to changing priorities and business needs.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• Personal and Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Access to leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their teams, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores globally.
• 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 Kenya Limited

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

03.02.2026

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 Kenya Limited., established in 2014, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a sales office, warehouse and a rapidly growing team, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Kenya through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

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.

If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.

If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!

• Initiate and implement campaigns, product launches, innovations, or similar based on market analysis, competitor monitoring, and customer insight within Kenya.
• Generate quality marketing deliverables (insight, business case, key selling arguments, and communication package).
• Develop and maintain local assortment and identify market needs, closely coordinate with different functions to increase market shares and profitability.
• Coordinate and assist in devising the Marketing strategies, plan, budget, etc., in order to achieve the company’s objectives and targets.
• Responsible for new product launches and implementations by working closely with local and regional marketing teams in order to drive the success of new innovations.
• Develop and implement proper pricing and product management strategies by analyzing market information and working closely with the Sales team in order to increase sales and market share in Kenya.
• Be able to match Jotun's product portfolio to our target customers, identify the gaps, and decide on corrective action or products needed, and matching these needs with correct innovations.
• Ensure the necessary marketing vehicles (products, systems, and marketing material) are in place on time.

• Market analysis
• Competitor monitoring
• Customer insight
• Business case development
• Key selling arguments
• Communication package development
• Assortment management
• Marketing strategy development
• Budget management
• New product launch implementation
• Pricing strategy development
• Product management strategy development
• Market information analysis
• Sales team collaboration
• Product portfolio matching
• Innovation identification
• Marketing vehicle management
• Initiative
• Persuasion
• Commitment
• Determination
• Methodical approach
• Systematic approach
• Planning
• Prioritization
• Analytical skills
• Judgment
• Clear communication
• Precise communication
• Structured communication
• Effective presentation
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing/ commerce or any other related field. (MBA/ master's degree in marketing is preferred)
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a Marketing role. (Experience in FMCG sector is an added advantage)
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in consumer marketing and retail dynamics in Kenya.
• Strong business acumen to drive growth and profitability.
• CIM Membership is desired.
• Must currently be residing and legally authorized to work in Kenya.