Global Key Account Manager - Energy

We are looking for someone who will manage and grow profitable business within a defined group of Jotun’s most important Marine and Protective
customers, specifically in the Energy market value chain through a systematic and customized approach spearheading customer relationship management
and sales strategies within Jotun Marine and Protective targets in order to maximize mutual value for Jotun and the customer.

The position is based in Seoul, South Korea, and reports to the Global Sales Director - Energy.

• Manage and develop the relationships with the selected Global Key Customer by understanding the customers’ needs, market, potential, and strategy to position Jotun as a preferred supplier and secure sustainable and profitable business.
• Grow Jotun’s market position within Energy by overseeing and driving key account projects, gaining strong alignment with the Jotun network, and monitoring performance and results.
• Establish and implement a robust framework for prioritizing and developing Key Accounts and Projects by following relevant and dynamic metrics and KPIs, establishing and following up on activity plans, and sharing tactics and best practices to ensure that resources are utilized where they best serve Jotun’s long-term strategy and profitability.
• Support and guide cross-border projects by closely following progress and critical decisions and ensuring that stakeholders are informed and engaged to ensure a high hit-rate of identified project opportunities; and the successful completion of projects to maintain Jotun’s reputation as a preferred supplier.
• Share customer information, leads, and opportunities with relevant internal stakeholders to strengthen Jotun’s understanding, innovations, and response.

• Minimum bachelor's degree from a relevant field of study
• 5+ years of experience within sales; gained predominantly from within energy
• Digital mindset with focus on use of digital tools
• Relevant leadership experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of relevant Energy regulations that may affect customers
• Good communication & presentation skills
• English and Korean speaking

• Initiative & Responsibility - acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Business Development - identifies and seizes commercial opportunities; has a strong positive impact on business growth and profitability
• Influence - makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully
• Networking - builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives
• Organizational Awareness - understands the organization's informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get things done
• Effective Communication - communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively

• 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.

Chokwang Jotun Ltd. Regular Full time 15.08.2025 Jotun’s story in North East Asia (NEA) began in 1983, developing business partnership with Chokwang Paints in 1988 in Korea and partnership with COSCO in 1993, and now has grown to 7 legal entities and more than 1800 employees committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. NEA is active in all 4 segments: Marine, Protective, Decorative and Powder Coating with 3 factories, 2 Regional R&D Centers and 2 Training Centers. 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 Care, Loyalty, Respect and Boldness. Jotun’s story in Korea began in 1988 by partnership with Chokwang Paints and has grown to No.1 in Marine coating and key player in Protective Coatings in Korea.