CareerPlan

Category & Brand Assistant Manager

Tokyo, JapanFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

Core

Support Brand Managers in translating category and brand strategies into high-quality market execution and driving priority growth initiatives.

Role type

Assistant Brand Manager

Builds

Integrated consumer, shopper, and trade activities across multiple channels

Domain

FMCG, beverage alcohol, premium consumer goods

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Brand strategy translation, market execution planning, performance analysis, project management, cross-functional collaboration, budget management, agency coordination, compliance management

Preferred skills

P&L exposure, commercial performance management, FMCG/beverage alcohol experience, agency background, regional/global stakeholder experience

Technologies

A&P tracking systems, KPI dashboards

Responsibilities

Translate strategies into market activity plans, analyze brand/category performance, manage end-to-end project delivery, execute integrated marketing activities, coordinate with agencies and internal teams, manage A&P budgets, ensure compliance with marketing codes and legal standards, conduct post-activity reviews

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC