CareerPlan

Assistant Brand Manager

Tokyo OfficeFull-time2023-06-27 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Supports Brand Managers and Category Leads in driving strategy and execution for the Taste Elevation Portfolio in Retail Business to achieve consumer connection and financial goals.

Role type

Assistant Brand Manager

Builds

Media campaigns, promotions, PR, range extensions, and new product launches for the Taste Elevation Portfolio.

Domain

FMCG / Food & Beverage / Retail

Required skills

Category analysis, market performance reporting, brand project leadership, new product development, P&L management, budget control, cross-functional collaboration, digital marketing, marketplace dynamics understanding, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Preferred skills

Agency management, quantitative and qualitative market research, key financial measures, Japanese market understanding, Food industry experience, strategic thinking

Technologies

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Conduct category analysis for key business unit categories; Lead brand projects including media campaigns, promotions, PR, and innovation; Propose and lead new product development pipelines; Manage and control project budgets; Collaborate with Consumer Insight Manager on research; Work with Marketing, PD, and Sales teams to develop samples and trade materials.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC