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# Tokyo, Tokyo-To, Japan

Job Summary

The position is responsible for developing and executing brand marketing and commercial strategy for Hill's Colgate Japan to achieve brand's short and long-term business and marketing objectives.

Responsibilities include developing brand/product strategy, developing product innovations, and executing commercial initiatives by leading cross-functional teams including agency partners.  Under the direction of Marketing Manager, this position is expected to lead brand initiatives to meet business objectives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

%

Task

20

• Lead analysis of category dynamics and business drivers of vets and clients (pet owners) to feed into the business/brand strategies and execution plans

30

• Develop marketing strategies/plans for initiatives such as new product launches, restages, and commercial initiatives to drive BRMO (brand recommended most often)

40

• Lead and manage the development and execution of innovation projects and marketing plans working with global marketing team

10

• Manage and report KPIs

100

Total Percent (not to exceed 100%)

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions.

Education/ Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in marketing (preferably in consumer packaged goods and/or medical industries)
• Bachelor's degree or above
• Communication and negotiation skills:
  • Japanese - Native level
  • English - Business level
• Positive attitude towards working as a team and getting things done

Expected Areas of Skills

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and clearly identify the challenges, tasks and resources required to move projects ahead
• Strengths in analytical skills to draw insightful conclusions from available data/findings
• Outstanding project management and planning skills
• Ability/potential to understand financial as well as business implications of programs and initiatives

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you interested in working for Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Work that matters, fueled by passion for pets  At Hill's we have a purpose.  Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. 

HILL'S Prescription Diet therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S Science Diet and HILL'S Ideal Balance wellness pet foods are sold worldwide. Hill's is a division of Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, with sales of products in more than 200 countries.  To learn more about Hill's and Colgate, please visit and , or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.