Retail Development Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Contract Type:
  Regular
• Time Type:
  Full time

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