Brand ManagerJapan Tobacco International

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Please apply till August 15, 2021, COB
Local applicants are welcome.
Department: Marketing
Location: Taguig City, Philippines
Reporting to: Agile Operations Team Manager
Role: Permanent
WHAT THIS POSITION IS ABOUT - PURPOSE
The incumbent is responsible for delivering on key growth strategies and initiatives of the various brands in the market that will provide the greatest value to consumers. As part of the Agile team, he will bring speed, consumer-centric thinking, facilitation, and innovation to ensure optimum delivery of identified brand priorities. He takes lead in translating, activating, and adjusting brand plans, based on a strong and holistic understanding of the brand, category, consumer, and touchpoints/channels, to help drive competitive advantage and strengthen position in the market. He will champion the agile mindset and ways of working to help the organization respond to opportunities in a fast and relevant manner. He will closely collaborate with Brand leads, Field Marketing, Digital, and other stakeholders including external agencies to ensure that projects are executed timely, efficiently, effectively, and consistently.
WHAT WILL YOU DO - RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the translation and execution of brand strategies into consumer-relevant and impactful initiatives that can be implemented quickly across touchpoints/territories consistently. This includes (1) Driving innovative thinking and an iterative approach of test and learn, based on a strong understanding of the market, consumer, channel dynamics, as well as internal capabilities and requirements, and (2) Ensuring adherence to brand positioning, equity, and guidelines across all executions.
Ensure quality and timely implementation of identified brand projects by driving stakeholder collaboration and management (both internal and external such as agencies), proper prioritization, self-organization, and an agile approach to solving challenges. This may include PLM-related projects (NPD, portfolio initiatives), as well as creative development and content creation via KVs, playbooks, toolkits.
Assist in the development of brand strategies and plans that will deliver sustainable long-term growth based on knowledge of what works and what doesn't across key consumer touchpoints including Digital, Activations, and Trade, as well as brand health drivers. Help translate global assets and toolkits into fresh, creative, and locally relevant executions that can support opportunities identified by Field Marketing, Sales, and Digital.
Supports brand operations (i.e. budget management, S&OP process) through responsible resource management and planning for assigned projects, which includes working within budgets, providing inputs to demand forecasts, and monitoring supply production and write-offs.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:
University degree is required, preferably in a Marketing/business-related course
At least 3 to 5 years of brand management experience in FMCG or large multinational companies.
Project management experience is a must
Experienced in new product development and introduction, insight, project management, and brand positioning/communications development.
Proven team player and an effective communicator
Adept at data analysis and creative problem-solving. Able to handle multiple and complex projects.
Fluent in spoken and written English
Proficient in Windows application
Familiarity with Nielsen Answers is a plus.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work in JTI Philippines Headquarters Taguig
Be covered with medical insurance and HMO upon hiring, with HMO dependent coverage and medicine allowance
Receive bonuses and cash allowances such as meal and transport allowance
Have access to over 200 company training
Well-being programs for employees
Opportunities for your career growth
Recreational facilities in the office - Videoke, billiard and table tennis
Be part of a truly international and diverse company with over 40,000 employees in 130 countries.
Experience the culture of an Investors in People certified company
Find out why 9 out of 10 employees recommend us to a friend.
Understand why 9 out of 10 employees say they feel free to be themselves.
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS - RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.
We will make sure every candidate will receive a reply within 2 weeks after the application deadline.
Japan Tobacco International

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time