Marine & Protective Coating Advisor
Jotun · Kolding
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
Help protect some of Denmark's most important assetsAt Jotun, we don't just sell paint. We help protecting ships, wind energy assets, bridges, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
We're looking for a Marine & Protective Coating Advisor who wants to combine technical expertise, customer interaction and hands-on project work in a role where no two days are the same.
You will work closely with shipowners, contractors, consultants, applicators, and project owners across Denmark and occasionally abroad. At the same time, you will become part of Jotun's global Technical Service network, sharing knowledge and best practices with colleagues around the world.
About the role
As a Coating Advisor, you are often the customer's primary technical contact and a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle. You will provide on-site support, inspections and technical advice while ensuring compliance with project specifications and Jotun standards.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Conducting coating inspections on marine and protective coating projects
- Advising customers, contractors and applicators on surface preparation and paint application
- Monitoring projects to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements
- Preparing technical inspection reports and project documentation
- Troubleshooting coating-related challenges and recommending practical solutions
- Supporting sales colleagues with technical expertise before, during and after project execution
- Maintaining strong relationships with customers and external stakeholders
- Ensuring that all work is carried out in line with Jotun's HSE standards and procedures
What we are looking for
We are looking for a technically skilled and customer-oriented professional who enjoys working independently while being part of a larger team.
Ideally, you have:
- Experience within paints and coatings, corrosion protection, marine, offshore, infrastructure or heavy industry
- FROSIO III certification or NACE certification
- Experience with coating inspections and quality control
- A technical education or relevant engineering/scientific background
- Strong communication skills in Danish and English
- Good IT skills and experience with technical reporting
- A valid driving license
- Willingness to travel throughout Denmark and occasionally internationally
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
Who you are
You:
- Build trust and strong relationships with customers
- Take ownership and work independently
- Are structured and detail-oriented
- Are fluent in Danish orally and in writing
- Communicate effortless in English
- Enjoy solving technical challenges
- Communicate clearly and professionally
- Thrive in a dynamic environment with varying tasks and work locations
- Live in Jutland or Funen.
What we offer
At Jotun, you will join one of the world's leading manufacturers of decorative paints and performance coatings.
We offer:
- An exciting position with significant responsibility and autonomy
- Opportunities to work on major marine and protective coating projects
- Access to a strong international technical network
- Professional development through training and certification programmes
- A collaborative and inclusive company culture
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A company where Health, Safety, Environment and Quality are core priorities
- Great colleagues and a working environment based on our core values: Respect - Loyalty - Care - Boldness.
Please apply as soon as possible and no later than 23 October. We might interview applicants during the application period, so please do not hesitate to send us your application.
For more information on the position, please contact Sales Manager Christian Kaae at christian.kaae@jotun.com.
POSITION INFORMATION
Company:
Jotun Danmark A/SContract Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeCLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
23.10.2026WHO WE ARE
Jotun in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has 18 different legal entities and operates 7 production facilities. The region has approximately 2000 employees who work across four markets: Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative. Jotun ECA is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. Our employees are the real value in our companies as individuals and teams. We strive to provide our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.
Jotun Danmark A/S was established in 1966 and is a subsidiary of Jotun A/S. Jotun is characterized by high quality paint in all areas, where wet paint and powder paint can be applied, and many of the world's most famous buildings are painted with Jotun. In Jotun we believe that people are the most important asset and therefore, we continuously focus on developing our employees' competencies and offer them opportunities to make their mark. Jotun invests heavily in research and innovations and works for greater sustainability through it's Green Step program, learn more about us at jotun.dk/jotun.com.
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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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If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!