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Assistant Brand Manager - Global FMCG
| Hiring Company | Confidential Global Food Company |
| Location | Tokyo - 23 Wards |
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 6 million yen ~ 8 million yen |
Job Description
As part of a North Asia marketing team based in Tokyo, you will support brand growth in Japan across product innovation, consumer marketing and commercial activation. You will own assigned projects from concept through launch, working closely with local and global stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Contribute to annual brand and innovation plans using consumer, market and business insights
- Manage product innovation and renovation projects, including product, packaging, messaging and activation
- Coordinate with Sales, R&D, distributors, agencies and external partners
- Support consumer and customer-facing activations across relevant channels
- Track business performance, marketing KPIs, budgets and basic P&L indicators
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends, translating insights into growth opportunities
Working arrangement
- Tokyo-based hybrid model with three office days and two work-from-home days per week
- Working hours are 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM, with a flexible daily start between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM
- Two openings are available
General Requirements
| Minimum Experience Level | Over 3 years |
| Career Level | Mid Career |
| Minimum English Level | Business Level (Amount Used: English usage about 25%) |
| Minimum Japanese Level | Fluent Level |
| Minimum Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Visa Status | Permission to work in Japan required |
Required Skills
Required
- At least 3 years of hands-on marketing or brand management experience
- Experience in product marketing, product development or innovation projects
- B2C or consumer-product marketing background
- Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills
- Fluent Japanese and practical business English
- Ability to work with business data, KPIs and basic P&L concepts
Preferred
- FMCG or food and beverage industry experience
- Experience with brand communications, consumer activation or digital marketing
- Experience collaborating with Sales and cross-functional teams
- Experience in a multinational or global working environment
Job Location
- Tokyo - 23 Wards
Work Conditions
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 6 million yen ~ 8 million yen |
| Salary Bonuses | Bonuses included in indicated salary. |
| Work Hours | 9:30-18:30, flexible start 9:00-10:00 |
| Holidays | Weekends, national holidays and company holidays |
| Job Division | Marketing |
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
