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
