Commercial Deployment Expert - Japanese

Our client is a pioneer in the Tobacco Manufacturing Industry, with its headquarters situated in the United States. They have successfully expanded their operations to over 180 countries, representing five distinguished regional certifications, namely Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, and Latin America. With a workforce of more than 75,000 talented individuals worldwide, our client has truly established itself as a global leader in the industry.

What sets our client apart is their unwavering commitment to innovation and progress. They have embarked on a remarkable journey of transformation, with a resolute aim to create a smoke-free future. This ambitious endeavor has completely redefined every aspect of their business, from the production and distribution of their products, to how they interact with their customers and society as a whole.

By embracing this transformation, our client has proved to be a trailblazer in their industry, setting an example for others to follow. With their pioneering vision and steadfast determination, they are poised to create a future that is free from the harmful effects of smoking. 

Responsibilities:

• Excellent project management
• Constant alignment with Operation Center Portfolio, Marketing, Channel Development, Operations, Customer Development and B2C
• Maintaining good relationships with all parties, with high interpersonal skills
• Portfolio Execution Support: Report post-launch evolution, support and coordinate with other functions in minimizing obsoletes, get clarity on the portfolio, get necessary approvals from various teams
• Offline/Online Content Deployment: Request final brief from HQ Marketing team, review translations, brief local agency, keep track of budget
• Retail Infrastructure Deployment: Prepare full project scope plans, keep track of all infrastructure projects, evaluate performance
• Visual Merchandising Deployment: Define and communicate the merchandising guidelines, liaise with local supplier for product highlight, record production timings, plan and coordinate shipping and installation

Requirement :

• University degree in Management, Marketing, Business, Engineering or any related field
• With some exposure on related tasks mentioned above, such as but not limited to, basic understanding of commercial concepts
• High digital savviness and curiosity towards digital platforms
• Ability to combine multi sourced data to drive business strategy
• Strong entrepreneurship mindset and strategic thinking
• Solid customer service and detail orientation
• Well organized and with good knowledge of record keeping practices
• Resourceful, self-sufficient and independent
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a multicultural environment with strong communication and collaborative skills
• Fluency in English and Japanese both written and spoken is a must
• Fluency in either Mandarin or Korean will be a plus