About this role
Japan Trade Marketing Manager (Cross category) based in Tokyo will drive growth across key categories in OFL channels by translating category strategy into actionable trade marketing programs. You will collaborate with Category Managers, Retail Sales, Field Sales, and supporting teams to achieve category targets.
What You'll Do
- Lead OFL planogram (shelf design), POSM messaging, and trade marketing program development for key categories.
- Upgrade planograms to optimize shelf placement and drive sell-out.
- Design POSM for big NPIs with impactful, easy-to-understand messages.
- Ensure in-market program execution, performance tracking and evaluation.
- Collaborate with agencies, Sales team, and Cluster Category Manager to develop OFL strategies and programs.
- Set KPIs and evaluate performance and ROI; derive learnings for future programs.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years experience in trade marketing, planogram leadership, merchandizing strategy, POSM design, and trade marketing programs in consumer electronics or FMCG.
- Consumer-centric approach and ability to understand customer preferences and attitudes.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence brand strategy.
- Ability to work independently and with diverse, cross-functional teams across geographies; strong problem solving, influencing and decision making.
- Organizational savvy to navigate a matrix organization.
- Team player with self-management and proactive attitude.
- English fluency (verbal and written) is a plus but not mandatory.
Nice to Have
- English proficiency is a nice-to-have (optional).
Compensation & Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits packages.
- Flexible and hybrid working environments designed to support well-being and work-life balance.