TL;DR

Japan Trade Marketing Manager (Cross Category): Driving growth for key product categories like C&P, Gaming, Webcam, and Tablet in OFL channels with an accent on translating category strategy into actionable OFL marketing programs. Focus on developing planograms, POSM messaging, and ensuring in-market program execution and performance tracking.

Location: Hybrid in Tokyo, Japan

Company

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What you will do

Lead OFL Planogram (shelf design), POSM messaging, and Trade marketing program development for key categories.
Upgrade planograms to optimize product placement and increase sell-out.
Design impactful POSM for new product launches to drive retail sell-out.
Ensure in-market program execution, track performance, and evaluate outcomes.
Collaborate with key stakeholders including agencies, Sales team, and Cluster Category Manager on trade marketing strategies.
Set KPIs, evaluate ROI for key trade marketing programs, and provide learnings for future program developments.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in trade marketing, leading planogram, managing merchandizing strategy, designing POSM messaging, and trade marketing programs in consumer electronics or FMCG.
Demonstrated consumer-centric approach understanding customer preferences.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence brand strategy.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams, both functionally and geographically.
Strong experience in problem solving, influencing, and decision-making, viewing issues from a broad strategic perspective.
Organizational savvy to understand how to get things done in a matrix organization.

Nice to have

English fluent verbally and written.

Culture & Benefits

Empowering collaboration and fostering play with flexibility and a hybrid work model.
Inclusive culture that values diversity and celebrates differences.
Comprehensive and competitive benefits packages designed for flexibility and well-being.
Support for physical, financial, emotional, intellectual, and social wellbeing.