Marketing Director (Cosmetics Company)

Marketing Director (Cosmetics Company)

Category

Marketing Manager / Director

Salary

9.5 - 12 M ¥

Work Type

Permanent

Date

2008-11-21

Location

Tokyo

Ref.#

NJO24775

Overview

A boutique, cosmetics company is looking to recruit a Marketing Director for their Japan office based in Tokyo

Company Description

Our client which is an boutique, cosmetics company is looking to recruit a Marketing Director for their Japan office based in Tokyo.

You will lead their aggressive market expansion in Japan by executing key marketing objectives, ensuring/maintaining consistent brand messaging in their 2 current markets (shopping channels and infomercial) and providing critical thought leadership to create the strategic plan for the business and craft the vision of growth.

Responsibilities

* Own, manage and supervise all Sales and Marketing activities (shopping channels, IDD Business, Media Communications (PR), Customer Service, Education and Training, Creative, Market Research, Store Development, E-Commerce, Events, Pricing, Branding etc.)
* Work closely with sales channel leads to optimize growth plans by channel
* Build awareness and demand for products among customers and consumers
* Develop superior understanding of consumer's needs and lead consumer insight generation
* Track and understand key category trends and competitive activities
* Develop and execute marketing strategies and plans
* Drive profitability and volume growth
* Lead cross functional teams to deliver on plans

Requirements

* Native level Japanese speaker, bilingual in both English and Japanese (written and spoken)
* 10-15 years experience in leading business/category growth for consumer branded products
* Extensive consumer packaged goods experience with a strong background in translating consumer insights into business and marketing strategies and plans
* Strong experience in leading a beauty business, preferably in prestige/premium segment
* Ability to think strategically

Preferred Experience

* Clear understanding of financial analysis principles
* Strong negotiation/persuasion skills
* Excellent analytical skills
* Track record of using innovation and creativity to solve business problems/drive growth

Desired Traits

* Strong results orientation
* Excellent people management/leadership skills
* Proven leadership capabilities
* Strong general management profile
* Strong team player with proven cross-functional leadership abilities

Description of Benefits

Social Insurance, Commutation Allowance

* Holidays: Paid Holidays

Additional Notes

* Reason for opening: New Position due to Expansion of the Department

* Location: Tokyo