Jotun Australia is seeking a motivated Sales Account Representative – Marine Coatings to develop customer relationships and support sales growth across Queensland.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in shipping, ship management, marine operations, marine services, account management or technical sales who is ready to build a career with a leading global coatings manufacturer.

Previous paint or coatings experience is advantageous but not essential—we provide comprehensive onboarding, product training and ongoing technical support.

About the role

Based at our Berrinba office and reporting to the National Sales Manager – Marine & Protective Coatings, you will manage and develop relationships with customers across Queensland’s shipping and marine industries. You will work with shipowners, operators, ship managers, contractors and other marine-industry stakeholders to understand their requirements, support vessel maintenance and project needs, and identify new sales opportunities.

With support from experienced sales and technical colleagues, you will develop the product knowledge needed to recommend practical and commercially appropriate coating solutions.

What we offer

- Competitive remuneration package
- Generous annual car allowance
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Annual leave loading
- Company-paid income protection insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing product training
- Career development through Jotun Academy and on-the-job learning
- Support from experienced sales and technical colleagues
- An inclusive, diverse and supportive team environment




- The opportunity to develop your career with a leading global coatings manufacturer

What you’ll do

- Manage and grow relationships with existing marine customers
- Identify prospective customers, vessel projects and new business opportunities
- Conduct regular customer, port, vessel and project-site visits
- Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable Jotun products and solutions
- Prepare quotations, proposals, presentations and customer follow-ups
- Support customers with vessel maintenance, repair and project requirements
- Work towards agreed sales, margin and market-share objectives
- Maintain accurate customer and sales-opportunity information in Jotun’s systems
- Monitor market conditions, competitor activity and developments within the marine industry
- Work closely with Jotun’s Sales, Technical Service and Customer Service teams
- Represent Jotun professionally at customer meetings, industry events and trade activities

What we’re looking for

You do not need to be a coatings expert. We are interested in your industry knowledge, customer approach, commercial awareness and willingness to learn. Ideally, you will bring:

- Experience in shipping, ship management, marine operations,



marine services, account management, technical sales or a related field
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence engaging with customers and developing new business
- A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and following up customer requirements
- Good organisation, time-management and problem-solving skills
- An interest in learning technical products and their applications
- Experience in paints, coatings or vessel maintenance would be advantageous but is not essential
- Confidence using CRM systems and maintaining accurate sales information
- A current Australian driver licence
- Willingness to travel throughout the allocated territory
- Unrestricted Australian working rights

Why Jotun?

Jotun is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paints and coatings, with operations across more than 100 countries and a strong global presence in the marine industry. You will join a global company guided by the values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness. We invest in our people through structured learning, practical experience and long-term development opportunities.

Whether you are bringing established shipping-industry experience or looking to develop your career in marine sales, we would like to hear from you.

Ready to build something bold?

This is a outstanding opportunity to grow your career with a global company that values people, performance and long-term development. Visit our Career Page to learn more about life at Jotun:

https://www.jotun.com/ww-en/career

📌 Sales Account Representative (QLD) (Berrinba)
🏢 JOTUN AUSTRALIA
📍 Berrinba