Product Manager

Product Manager

Category

Product Manager

Salary

7-8 M ¥

Work Type

Permanent

Date

2008-06-27

Location

Tokyo

Ref.#

MODED21446

Company Description

A household name consumer product company looking for energetic and result-oriented staff to manage its exclusive product lines

Responsibilities

* Lead overall product management activities in the following ways:
* Build the marketing strategy for its execution
* Brand Essence and Positioning Develop a clear understanding of how our product is defined in the minds of the consumer (brand essence)
* Develops a powerful positioning based on the brand essence, key brand benefit, target consumer understanding and competitive brand positioning
* Interface with overseas suppliers
* Supervise and train assistant product manager (if any)
* Establish good communication with Sales / Administration / Corner/Shop Staff

Requirements

* Strong leadership, positive and aggressive, but team-oriented
* A University degree
* An advanced degree in marketing or business such as an MBA is an advantage but not mandatory.
* Solid knowledge and excellent creativity in marketing strategies and operations
* Over 7 years of working experience in a consumer brand
* Have a curiosity and passion for consumer branded products
* Strong oral and written command of Japanese and English
* Computer skills: MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail.

Additional Notes

Remuneration: 8M yen

Why is this Position Open?: New Position due to Business Expansion