Define the strategic directions and marketing plan, guide portfolio priorities (new launches, pillar products\' renewal and animation of core catalogue)
Define clear messages to present to top management and accompany the teams in the preparation of meetings
Steer the collection and analysis of consumer and market insights, share findings with Travel Retail Zone to ensure the consistency of new product development with Travel Retail APAC needs (Travel Retail Exclusive Sets development for Chinese PAX)
Take ownership of international launches to create the right angle of attack locally to build integrated, engaging consumer brand experiences in the Travel Retail channel.
Supervise the entire development process and the respect of deadlines
Lead the marketing mix strategies (IMC/360/Digital/Retail) and the adaptation of communication (imagery, digital, point of sales)
Mobilise other departments (sales, logistic, education, etc.) and partner agencies to develop a broader business strategy
Ensure perfect execution in store of the marketing and retail strategy (Merchandising, planogram, quality of service) in the Point of sales
Manage the budget (sales forecast; price strategy, profitability of the brand, P&L, etc.)
Build, develop and manage your team, train them and develop their marketing expertise and know-how
Recruit, develop and manage team. Ensure development of expertise and know-how in marketing team
Key Skills:Market & Consumer Insight
Identifies market drivers
Translates trends and consumer knowledge into meaningful insights
Brand Development
Thinks brand strategy
Imagines disruptive products & services
Develops integrated campaigns that work
Integrates retail & shopper expertise
Activation Excellence
Delivers excellence with agility and rigor
Integrates sustainable, business consciousness
Collaborative Leadership
Creates collaboration for bigger success
Shares & leverages best practices
Requirements:
University graduated or above, preferable in Business, Marketing or related discipline
Minimum 8 years of experience
In-depth sensitivity to our m\xc3\xa9tier and in-depth product and brand knowledge
Research and market data analysis, highly analytical; Financial knowledge (P&L, expansion analysis, sales forecasts)
Knowledge of Travel Retail dynamics and environment is a plus
Demonstrated leadership capacity and people development track record, this is a People Manager role
Good understanding of FMCG or beauty industry
Good understanding of Chinese consumer and China\'s digital eco-system
Fluent in English, bilingual (Mandarin or Cantonese) preferred