Senior Brand Manager, SK-II

LUXASIA is the leading beauty omnichannel distribution platform of Asia Pacific that has successfully enabled brand growth for more than 120 luxury beauty brands. Our integrated brand-building capabilities include luxury retail, online commerce, consumer marketing, and supply chain management. Since 1986, the company has partnered with the world's finest brands, such as Aveda, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Diptyque, Hermes, La Prairie, Montblanc, and SK-II. We have also established Joint Ventures with the likes of LVMH Group, Elizabeth Arden, Puig, Yves Rocher, and By Terry. At the core of our business is a diverse and dynamic #OneTeam of 2000 talents that shapes the face of luxury beauty, and delights consumers daily across our growing footprint of 15 markets. Come join us now.

Why Join Us?

At LUXASIA, we believe there is beauty within every talent - that is you.

We grow you by building your competencies and unleashing your potential. We have curated a vast portfolio of over 100 luxury brands across Asia Pacific, and growing. Your work will enrich the lives of millions of consumers across the region. With us, you get to be an entrepreneur, running the business like it is your very own. We give you autonomy but not without guidance and genuine care. We are a diverse and inclusive team that is courageously innovative. Together as #OneTeam, we celebrate differences, embrace change, explore new ideas, take risks, fail fast, and drive results. While challenges at work are inevitable, the journey promises to be fulfilling.

With LUXASIA, an exciting career filled with robust professional growth awaits you. Isn't that beautiful?

Position Objective

To accelerate SK-II business and strengthen brand presence across all OMNI channels with effective strategies and implementation with right criteria to fit with our brand DNA and values.

In this position, the candidate will be involved in developing marketing strategies, implementing marketing plans, developing sales strategies, maintaining customer relations, and creating sales reports. You should have a good knowledge of modern marketing techniques & commercial trends. A passion for sales, and excellent communication skills that align with modern consumer trends.

The candidate also needs to demonstrate a positive work ethic and be able to work closely with all functions and with external parties, and be able to represent the brand suitably.

Job Description

• Initiate clear business and marketing strategies that will maximize the profitable growth of SK-II's brand and products in both online and physical retail channels
• Closely monitor the outcome of marketing efforts and business activities, to ensure profitable outcomes
• Principal relationship, able to negotiate, deal, and communicate well with our main stakeholders
• Develop viable business models that will lead to sustainable growth and execute them
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify commercial opportunities
• Have a clear understanding of customers’ needs, and consumer trends in the beauty and skincare sector
• Manage relationship with retailer relationships, and continually act to acquire new customers
• Strengthen existing sales channels, and identify and grow new opportunities in the e-commerce space
• Seek out new opportunities in expanding the products and brand portfolio, and lead the commercialization and business planning

• A Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Business or a closely related field with an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.
• Grit, tenacity, and willingness to make things work.
• At least 8 years of increasingly responsible work experience in a combination of Marketing and/or Sales function, and over this period has successfully delivered meaningful metrics, especially top-line and bottom-line results.
• Consistent track record of success (leading & participating) with matrix organizations and projects that involve multi-disciplinary teams.
• Has demonstrated success in ambitious business situations, i.e. new business model, turn-around, and sustaining high growth.
• A strong level of business and commercial acumen, particularly in omnichannel retail and distribution, and a deep understanding of the business’ local market and consumer behavior.
• An outstanding communicator who can interact internally and externally with brand owners, management, and colleagues.
• Excellent networking skills and the ability to make partnerships happen.

Do you have what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced and intense environment? Do you thrive on challenges? Do you want to bring innovative ideas to life? Are you keen to abandon the status quo, try new things, embrace failures as lessons, recover fast, yet always pursue excellence?

If so, you are the one we are looking for. JOIN US and let’s grow together.

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We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.

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