Product Marketing Manager

Product Marketing Manager

• Relocate to Japan to Global Headquarters
• Fantastic relocation + remuneration package on offer
• Progress your marketing career in this rare opportunity with Ophthalmic lens products
• Gain hands on experience in upstream product design & global strategy development
• No requirement to speak Japanese

About the company

Our client, a well renowned global optical company is responsible for some of the world's most recognisable brands and is seeking a Marketing professional to join their dynamic and passionate Global Marketing team in their global head-office in Japan.

About the opportunity

This is a fantastic and unique opportunity for a driven marketer with optical lens experience to take a lead in product design, strategy and implementation of global plans as a Product Marketing Manager.

Reporting to the Marketing General Manager you will be an integral team member working collaboratively across functions and geographies, requiring excellent communication skills. You have a proven ability to translate the voices of trade and consumers into solutions and go-to-market plans, and an affinity for technical/medical products. You can think strategically and creatively while keeping a high attention to details.

Responsibilities

• Propose and develop new product and marketing concepts for the designated consumer category to drive business acceleration
• Create full marketing packages for new product launches, from initial conceptualisation to execution, ensuring smooth and timely global roll-out
• Collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external agencies to create consumer-centric and engaging content and assets for both B2B and B2C communication
• Work with R&D, NPI and local marketing teams to drive new product setup and launches to ensure smooth go-to-market

Skills and Experience required to be successful in the role:

• Bachelors or higher in marketing
• 3-5 years' experience in product marketing, or related position
• Experience in the ophthalmic lens industry a requirement
• Strategic thinking and ability to manage multiple projects on a worldwide scale
• Affinity with technical products and the ability to translate technical information into consumer-friendly content
• Strong organisational, project management and time management skills
• Effective communication skills with multiple stakeholders
• Good written and oral communication skills in English to liaise with overseas counterparts
• Japanese language proficiency is a plus to communicate effectively with local teams
• Experience working with creative agencies is a preferred
• MS Office proficiency

Why this opportunity is right for you

Successful applicants will be provided an opportunity to work for a renowned global organisation in their global head office with an exceptional training and support framework, as well as a competitive remuneration and relocation package (For a Single and/or family). You will get to work in a fun yet business focused team and directly have impact on the Global business strategy.

How to Apply

Click apply or contact Jodie Robinson, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 0405 764062 for a confidential discussion or email: jrobinson@hpgconnect.com

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