Marketing Director / Luxury brand / up to 12M

*We are only able to accept applicants with valid permission to work in Japan and fluency in Japanese.Thank you for your kind understanding.----------------------------------■ About The CompanyOur client is a well-known luxury brand specializing in high-end confectionery, combining innovative craftsmanship with a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience. They have a strong presence in Japan, operating in key fashionable districts, and are recognized for their elegant products, attention to detail, and global collaborations.■PositionAs Marketing Director, you will lead marketing and communication strategies for the Japan entity, driving sales and strengthening the brand's luxury positioning. Managing a team of five across Product Marketing, E-Commerce & Digital Communication, and PR & Events, you'll align global initiatives with the Japanese market.■ Responsibilities・Design in collaboration with France Headquarters the product marketing policy for Japan (product offer, seasonality, pricing, creation of themes, marketing events...).・Analyze the performance of the categories, products and market, and study the trends to identify opportunities of development and make corrective actions for the marketing plan.・Support the products training activities for the retail boutiques and establish clear visual merchandising guidelines for in-store presentation.・Harmonize with France the packaging and window designs when relevant and develop Japan-specific ones otherwise, in line with the marketing themes and seasonal events.・Propose and implement process improvements and marketing actions to ensure a high level of satisfaction in terms of customer experience.・Lead the digital activities of the Maison, manage and upgrade the company's website and boost the communication on SNS and with influencers.・Manage the development of new projects in line with criteria of ambition, profitability, sales and timing, in line with the company's expectations.・Support the process of production forecasting and budget planning by providing data about products, quantities and sales mix, in collaboration with other departments.・Work and manage the relationship with the suppliers for PR, packaging, and web operations.■ Requirements・Minimum 10 years of experience in marketing, communication or merchandising; food, retail or luxury industry is a plus.・Bachelor’s degree or above in Marketing / Communication or Business Management; MBA is a plus.・Business-level Japanese and English language skills; French is a plus.・Creative, innovative mindset with an interest in the company’s products.・Proactive, agile and entrepreneurial personality with self-learning capabilities.・Strong people management skills and sense of responsibility.■ SalaryJPY 8,400,000 - JPY 12,000,000 per annum■ JOB ID: VAC-279374To apply for this position, please click the "Apply" button above and fill in the required information.