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Position Overview

The Marketing Manager responsible for the development and execution of the marketing (communications) strategy, plans and campaigns for new and existing products and initiatives covering all consumer and retail touchpoints, both on- and offline, in Japan, in line with the global and regional marketing (communications) strategy. In addition, your product feedback insights into further building the company brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the brand & sales by developing and executing account plans daily, to grow the company business, the company brand and our competitive position (consistent with company’s overall mission, vision and long-term objectives).
• Achieve annual sales targets and financial goals. Closely monitor revenue budget. Ensure in time and accurate creation and monitoring of sales and cost forecasting according to the global S&OP process.
• Responsible for the total store experience, from where we are located, to maintaining POS and creating advocacy in store staff members with the company story.                
• Work together with internal teams on analyzing store performance, developing new strategies, and implementing performance improvement plans where necessary.                                                         
• Ensure up-to-date product knowledge and provide in-depth training on company products.    
• Act as a technical generalist to suggest solutions, provide expertise and describe retail best practices to Retail & Distribution partners & Store Staff accordingly.                                                                                    
• Create & host assisting selling days with partners, capturing key selling times and days.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educational background in economics, Business Sales or Marketing.
• Knowledge of assortment/financial planning and forecasting.
• Knowledge of visual merchandising and product presentation.
• Analytical skills, Negotiation skills, Selling skills.
• Proficient in the English and native in Japanese, both written and verbal.