Japan - shu uemura Group/Sr. Product Manager (LUXE)

Job description

Key Job Accountabilities 主要職務 The Group Product Manager is a strategic leader responsible for defining and driving the overall brand and product portfolio strategy. This role leads a team, ensures market success across multiple product lines, and collaborates extensively with global stakeholders to achieve significant business growth.

Strategic Brand & Portfolio Management

Define local brand strategy aligned with international positioning, overseeing overall brand development and prioritizing the product portfolio for new launches and pillar products.

Team Leadership & Development

Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing product marketing team, fostering expertise and know-how within the organization.

Global & Local Market Leadership

Drive international product launches with full process ownership, creating effective local market strategies, and collaborating extensively with oversea stakeholders.

Advanced Market & Consumer Insights

Generate deep consumer insights and monitor local trends, providing critical feedback to headquarters for strategic portfolio development.

Marketing & Financial Stewardship

Lead local adaptation of advertising materials, strategically influence media/promotion recommendations, manage budgets, and analyze financial implications of forecasts.

Cross-Functional Mobilization

Proactively mobilize and effectively collaborate with diverse internal departments to support comprehensive marketing strategies and action plans.

Must Have Aspects 必須項目 Experience

8+ years of experience in product marketing or brand management Strategic Acumen: Proven expertise in holistic brand strategy, extensive portfolio management, and advanced market analysis.

Leadership & People Management

Exceptional leadership skills with a strong track record of recruiting, developing, and motivating high-performing teams.

Global Collaboration

Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with and influence international/oversea stakeholders.

Analytical & Financial Prowess

Robust analytical capabilities in market research, data interpretation, budget management, and financial forecasting (P&L, expansion analysis).

Market & Consumer Expertise

Profound understanding of local retail dynamics, competitive landscape, and consumer behavior.

Communication

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Language

Business-level to fluent proficiency in Japanese and English Preferred Qualification 希望項目 FMCG or cosmetic industry background. In-depth knowledge of advertising and media planning strategies.