Innovation Manager - Candy

Innovation Manager - Candy

Category

Brand / Product Manager

Salary

10-12 M ¥

Work Type

Permanent

Date

2008-06-27

Location

Tokyo

Ref.#

AGA21528

Company Description

World renowned Candy maker seeking `innovation manager.'
All sweettooths apply immediately!


Our client is one of the world's largest confectionary and beverage businesses.
They are a solid company, and their products are world famous.

Responsibilities

* To deliver agreed goals on innovation projects, ranging from ideation to initial developments based on innovation platforms.
* To liaise with Regional/Global candy innovation team in order to capture key global priorities and to leverage key developments, proposing and sharing with Japan brand team.
* To initiate or maintain ongoing interaction and influence on Brand team, S&T, and Sales teams to ensure the progress of innovation projects

Requirements

* BS/BA degree
* Approx. 10 years working experience with 5-7 yrs of experience in roles in Marketing
* Knowledge of the Japanese consumer
* Native Level Japanese, and business level English
* Maybe required to travel internationally once a quarter

Additional Notes

* Reason for opening: New Position due to Business Expansion

* Remuneration: 9 to 12 Million Yen

* Benefits: The client is willing to pay up to 12 Million JPY, depending on your experience level

Social Insurance
Commutation Allowance
* Holidays: Paid Holidays