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Assistant Brand Manager

Tokyo, Japan Permanent Date posted 01/05/2024
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Assistant Brand Manager - Alesion

  • Location : Tokyo

About the job 

As the Assistant Brand Manager for Alesion manages marketing activities of an assigned brand either with supervision by a brand manager or with delegated accountability from the Alesion Manager.  The projects can include a whole range of marketing activities or some parts of them: new product development, brand strategy development, promotion activities such as advertising development, annual brand plan development, and management.  It is expected to collaborate with and potentially lead a functional brand team of R&D, regulatory, medical, trade & shipper marketing, finance, etc.   It is expected that his/her activities meet the brand strategy and achieve the annual budget (P&L) and mid-ling term plan.

At Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, we build trusted and loved brands that connect with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Our mission is to enable better self-care for individuals and communities, while also contributing to a healthier planet. We strive to act as a force for good by integrating sustainability along our business and employees’ mission and operate responsibly from both a social and environmental point of view. To achieve this, we need people who can shape the future of our business and help us on our journey to becoming the best fast-moving consumer healthcare company in and for the world.

Main responsibilities:

CORE BRAND/BUSINESS ACTIVITY:

Take responsibility for assigned projects:

  • mid-long term brand visions, goals, objectives, and strategy.
  • Annual budget – sales and profit.
  • Brand activities internally and externally.

BRAND MANAGEMENT:

Take responsibility for assigned projects:

  • Brand marketing plans to grow the business.    
  • Sales results – drives a multi-function team.   

NPD (new product development):

Take responsibility for assigned projects:

  • Product concepts - proposition and claims.
  • NPD management -  scheduling, forecasting, internal approval, etc.  
  • Package design.
  • Consumer research to define the project direction.

Contribution to the team and division:

Take responsibility for assigned projects:

Team collaboration:

  • Leadership on a brand team, including GH marketing, GH shopper marketing, IPD (Innovation Planning and Development), and others.
  • Organization Process:
  • Lead and facilitate cross-functional projects to improve operational efficiency and capability.

Management and Economic Magnitude

Organizational Structure

Direct reports:  0         

Total reports: 0 

Comments: Depending on your level, an Associate Brand manager is expected to support the brand manager in delivering results or to lead a cross-functional team on assigned brand projects, managing internal and external resources such as agencies.

Resources

Business/function-specific measures:  sales, profit (P/L), market sales, and share

Interfaces (e.g., with other functions or business units)

Customer Hub (Sales/Trade), IPD (R&D), Medical Hub, Regulatory, SCM, CHC management, Global Strategic Marketing.

About you

Experience:

  • Project Management
  • Marketing management –analysis, strategy, consumer communication planning

Soft skills:

  • Leadership and team management
  • Agile and Independent

Technical skills:

  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Creativity
  • Effective Communication -verbal and written
  • accounting basics, basic statistics

Education:

  • Academic education, preferably business administration
  • Preferably in Marketing, Psychology, Behavior Science, Economics, or a related educational background.

Languages:

The ideal candidate for this position must be fluent in both English and Japanese, as they will be required to communicate effectively in a business setting in Japan and with regional stakeholders and participate in global business interactions.

Why choose us?

  • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
  • Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
  • Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
  • Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

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At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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