reduced-risk product Brand ManagerJapan Tobacco International

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Local applicants are welcome.
Department: Reduced-Risk Product (Marketing)
Location: Taguig City (Hybrid Work Set Up)
Reporting to: RRP Brand and Portfolio Manager
Role: Permanent
WHAT THIS POSITION IS ABOUT - PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to drive the Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) brands and support the launch of JTI Philippines in the emerging RRP category.
The candidate will be responsible for managing and building the RRP brands by identifying and introducing to the market the relevant consumer propositions that will result in long-term sustainable growth. This requires close coordination across various functional teams to ensure that brand strategies and plans are developed and executed accordingly.
WHAT WILL YOU DO - RESPONSIBILITIES
Champions the RRP brands by building and implementing consumer-centric propositions to enable sustained commercial success at launch and ongoing growth. This includes target consumer definition, brand positioning, pricing, launch planning, geo planning, new product development, and product pipelining / innovations.
Initiates and oversees the adaptation of global brand assets to the local scene based on a keen understanding of local consumer, market, and retail dynamics. This includes packaging and brand positioning localization to the consumer-relevant brand stories.
Monitors and reports launch and post-launch performance, KPI tracking, learn and course-correct strategies and plans.
Aligns the brand strategy across the organization through a pragmatic combination of long-term vision and achievement of day-to-day goals. And ensures that all activities are aligned with the brand's essence and vision.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing / Economics / Business Admin / Management Engineering
At least 5+ years of experience acquired in JTI and/or in a previous company (preferably in Tobacco / FMCG / Consumer Electronics) in Marketing. With a proven track record in building and growing brands.
English - Advanced written and oral
Functional Skills
Strong business acumen with a start-up mindset
Strong experience in brand management & strategy, new product development, commercial competencies, and in-market experience
Strong analytical skills and comfortable navigating around numbers combined with the ability to make sound business recommendations
Solid communicator (able to succinctly articulate thoughts and ideas) coupled with strong interpersonal skills allowing him/her to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders
Proven ability in managing and working with cross-functional teams
Must have excellent project management skills and well-organized
Thinks outside the box and is unafraid to challenge the status quo
Passionate about understanding consumer motivations and building brands
Self-starter, resourceful and result-oriented
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work in our Taguig office
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 - THE 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