Job Description

We are JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we are present in 130 countries. We have spent years innovating, creating new and better products for the consumers to choose from. This is our business. But not only. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they are free to be themselves, and they are given the opportunity to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen.

That\'s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we\'ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, nine years running.

So when you\'re ready to choose a career you\'ll love, in a company you\'ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea.

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This position will remain open until filled

Department: Marketing

Location: Singapore
Reporting to: Marketing Director
Role: Permanent

WHAT THIS POSITION IS ABOUT - PURPOSE:

• The role will be responsible for the overall management of SI & BA for JTI Singapore to gain an in-depth knowledge of the market, trade and consumers, and thereby support the strategic decision making for the business.

WHAT WILL YOU DO - RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Market Performance Tracking & Analysis

• Manage the Nielsen Retail Audit data delivery and reports in line with regional requirements through close collaboration with Nielsen and GBS.
• Analyze key trends, identify portfolio gaps and opportunities, and share insights with key stakeholders.
• Quantitative Research

• Lead quantitative studies to monitor overall market dynamics such as brand performance, perception, consumer behavior, pricing elasticity, etc.
• Qualitative Research

• Lead qualitative studies to gain in-depth understanding of category & consumers, to address specific business questions, and test new concepts.
• Define the best methodology & sampling to uncover meaningful insights.
• Market Modelling & Forecast

• Support 3-year business planning based on industry & segment forecast on commercial KPIs.
• Monitor key economic indicators as well as FMCG/retail trends to develop more robust outlook of the industry.
• Budget Management

• Lead budget negotiations and annual contracts with research agencies, to optimize SI/BA investment while ensuring high quality service delivery

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing research in either research agency or FMCG company or both
• Fluent in oral and written English
• Good presentation skills being able to engage with senior management
• Good knowledge of retail audit analytics as well as market research methodologies
• Ability to think high-level strategy and collaborate with various business functions to generate actionable insights
• Experience in market modelling and volume forecast preferred
• Industry knowledge a plus

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