Brand and Distribution Manager APAC

Marcolin is a worldwide leading group in the eyewear industry founded in 1961 in the heart of the Veneto district, Italy. It stands out for the unique ability to combine craftsmanship with advanced technologies through the constant pursuit of excellence and continuous innovation. The portfolio includes house brands (WEB EYEWEAR, ic! berlin), as well as licensed brands: TOM FORD, Guess, adidas Sport, adidas Originals, Christian Louboutin, Max Mara, Zegna, GCDS, MAX&Co. , MCM, Tod's, Pucci, BMW, K-Way®, Kenneth Cole, Abercrombie & Fitch, Timberland, GANT, Harley-Davidson, Marciano and Skechers.

Through its own direct network and global partners, Marcolin distributes its products in more than 125 countries. At the end of 2023, Marcolin Group counted about 2,000 employees and net sales of €558. 3 million. www. marcolin. comWe are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Brand and Distribution Manager for the APAC region, based in Singapore. This key role will focus on driving brand growth, distribution strategy, and category development across key markets in APAC, including Singapore, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Australia.

Inside the Marketing APAC team, reporting to the Brand and Distribution Director, this function will work closely with marketing, sales, and commercial teams to implement strategic initiatives that align with global objectives while responding to local market dynamics. The focus of this role will be independently and proactively growing the presence in the region. ResponsabilityBrand management:

Translate global brand portfolio strategies into regional and local initiatives, ensuring alignment with market needsCoordinate with marketing managers and sales managers to plan and develop marketing plans/budget and business with specific focus for China, Australia-New Zealand, North East Asia and South East Asia but having an influence for whole APAC Region Creates brand presentations, product release presentations, assortment plans, brand news updates and other training materials for sales supportOwn regional brand growth KPIs, ensuring the successful implementation of local marketing and commercial strategies. Distribution and pricing strategy:

Lead the development and execution of distribution strategies to meet quantitative and qualitative goals. Implement competitive pricing strategies, ensuring consistency and alignment with global standardsParticipates in product selection, pricing and collection maintenanceWorks closely with planning to allocate product by channel of distributionSales support and market intelligence: Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure cohesive integration of marketing and distribution efforts with business objective across APAC.

Analyse sales to understand and react to the current business situation for brands managedReports on business and distribution strategy for all sales channelsAssist commercial team and distributors in developing a deep understanding of brand values and product offerings, manage training on the new collection Conduct regular market visits and gather feedback on market conditions and customer preferences. Analyse sales to understand and react to the current business situation for brands managed.

Reports on business and distribution strategy for all sales channels RequirementsBachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related fieldMinimum of 6 years of experience with at least 3 years in brand management, preferably in the APAC regionStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and generate actionable insightsEnglish proficiency required, Mandarin a plus. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholdersProven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work independently and as part of a teamWillingness to travelMarcolin guarantees equal opportunities.

This company does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other aspect prohibited by applicable law.