Marketing Strategist- Oral Care 110KS - Career Growth Potential

Marketing Strategist- Oral Care 110K+S

• North Sydney
• A rewarding setup for an expanding company
• 110K+S

About us
This company is one of Japan's leading consumer products manufactures. They have over 7,550 employees on a consolidated basis and listed on the Stock Exchange. They have operated business mainly across Asia and their main business categories are toothbrushes, toothpastes, detergents, hair-care products, skin-care products and pharmaceuticals (OTC). The company holds the No.1 market share in toothpaste, toothbrush, hand soap, in Japan and the Top 3 market in Asia.

Position Overview
They are entering the Australian market for the first time and seeking a skilled passionate Marketing Strategist to join their team. The successful candidate will collaborate with our members in Australia and headquarters in Japan to develop a business strategy and plan. It is an exciting opportunity to be involved in starting a business from scratch and leading our growth in the Australian market.

Job Specifications/Responsibilities:
With other members in Australian office,

• Conduct market research and analyze both macro (eg. PEST) and micro (eg. Competitors, Distribution structure, and Consumer behavior) environment in the Australian toiletry market through desk & field research, store visits, and gathering information from other companies, etc.
• Develop market entry strategies tailored to the Australian market, such as business strategy, business plan, and marketing strategy, including determining the entry product category.
• Provide insights and recommendations to members in Japan HQ based on market intelligence and industry trends.
• Support negotiations with potential partners, distributors, and suppliers to establish a strong presence in the Australian market.
• Carry out tasks in accordance with the instructions of the chief of representative office.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of marketing strategy planning and execution experience in oral care, cosmetics, or personal care related companies (ex. Manufacture, Distributor, Import argent in Australia).
• More than 3 years of experience in profit & loss planning and control from a marketing point of view.
• In-depth understanding of the Australian FMCG market, consumer preferences, and regulatory environment.
• Experience in communicating with major retailers in Australia, related to the toiletry market.
• Strong communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Results-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.

Preferred experience

• • Demonstrated success in developing and executing market entry strategies, driving revenue growth, and building strategic partnerships.
  • Experience in Oral care and Beauty care categories.
  • Experience in introducing new products or developing new sales channels.
  • Experience in analyzing Australian toiletry market data (both qualitative and quantitative data).

Contact: [email protected] 02 9978 1750

At HOBAN we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments.