Specifications & Marketing Specialist

Requisition
56189
-Posted
10/19/2026

- Alberton, 14 Union Street
- Posting Country:

State (1)
- MM1

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life.

Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Develop and implement strategies that grow market share through effective marketing campaigns and by securing product specifications with key stakeholders. The role requires deep knowledge of the powder coatings industry, excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.

• Business Development (20%): Build and influence relationships at senior levels to gain commercial advantage over competitors and secure new business opportunities
• Value Share Growth (20%): Create market awareness of Interpon products and services, increase the number of technical specifications written, track projects continuously, follow up leads and maintain the project conversion rate
• CPD and Training (20%): Deliver regular CPD support and training to customers, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, property developers, fabricators, OEMs and specifiers
• Specifications and Marketing Plan (20%): Implement the agreed annual specifications and marketing plan, and act as Brand Specialist on all marketing and CI matters across market sectors, including product launches, media and creative campaigns, and literature development
• Operational Efficiency (15%): Maintain customer records, qualify and coordinate lead management, report monthly against agreed standards, and support the sales team and other departments
• Specification Agency Management (5%): Support the CSM in managing and measuring the efficiency of outsourced specification agencies

Specification Support

• Provide national specification support to the Sales Team
• Distribute specification templates to ensure a standardised, coordinated approach to customers and the market
• Manage and measure the efficiency of outsourced specification agencies
• Focus on projects that meet defined criteria (CTC, specifying techniques, etc.)
• Increase visibility and sales of Interpon Premium Products (including D2525) by 20% over the previous year
• Deliver a minimum of 4 CPD presentations per quarter

Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain a relationship matrix with the top 30 specifying professionals, including architects, quantity surveyors, contractors, engineers, interior designers, property developers, OEMs and decision‑making managers
• Build long‑term strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including industry bodies, government departments and key contractors
• Maintain relationships with and train Interpon Key Customers and Approved Applicators
• Drive the Interpon brand and sustainability agendas with key partners, leveraging campaigns, colour, tools and warranties

Quality and Warranty

• Monitor Qualicoat approvals and laboratory test results for Interpon accreditation
• Manage the Interpon warranty process, including document and sample archiving and resolution of complaints and claims

CRM, Project Tracking and Leads

• Keep call reports, customer and specifier records up to date in CRM
• Maintain and cleanse project data (CTC) and…