A leading luxury retail brand is looking for a General Manager of Trade Marketing to lead their marketing efforts in Japan. This role involves aligning local marketing strategies with global goals to boost brand presence and drive growth. The candidate will oversee a team to enhance marketing initiatives, boost customer engagement, and increase store traffic and sales through strategic promotions and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and implement a yearly trade marketing strategy that aligns with brand goals.
- Conduct market analysis to find growth opportunities and new customer segments.
- Work with global and local teams to ensure strategic alignment and brand consistency.
- Set and track KPIs to measure marketing ROI.
- Manage sales promotions and customer engagement activities.
- Develop promotional materials for local markets.
- Use CRM data to create personalized marketing experiences.
- Optimize promotional budgets and report accurately to management.
- Plan and execute PR events, in-store activities, and VIP experiences.
- Work with stakeholders on creative direction and event approvals.
- Ensure events support brand equity and commercial goals.
- Lead and develop the Trade Marketing team, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Manage departmental budgets efficiently.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive marketing strategy execution.
Qualifications:
- Over 10 years of experience in trade, brand, or retail marketing in the luxury or premium fashion sector.
- Proven experience in strategic planning and ROI-focused marketing management.
- Strong analytical skills and business insight for interpreting complex data.
- Excellent leadership skills with a focus on team development.
- Fluent communication and presentation skills in Japanese and English.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.