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APACマーケティングマネージャー/ APAC Marketing Manager

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A global chemical manufacturing company is looking for an APAC Marketing Manager. The chosen applicant will drive optimal profitability, short-term growth, and long-term business goals while delivering projects that support organisational objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive marketing plans for ATF sector business units (SBUs) across the region
  • Champion market segments and associated product lines within the region and represent the product lines at the global level
  • Identify and communicate the Passion For Solutions, ‘Made In’ and ‘Made For’ strategies and value propositions for targeted segments
  • Identify and communicate market trends, sub-segment developments, and opportunities to create value for the company and its target customers
  • Develop and publish competitive analysis for the product lines
  • Drive implementation of the five-year AP PV ATF/eMobility OEM strategy to achieve technology and marketing goals
  • Develop regional communication strategies and ensure capabilities and value propositions are understood internally and externally
  • Identify organisational gaps and inefficiencies affecting marketing plans and work with regional and global stakeholders to resolve them
  • Allocate market research, CTS, OEM liaison, and supply chain resources to achieve agreed business performance targets
  • Develop the Annual Operating Plan, Long Range Plan, and ASAP2 for ATF in the region
  • Manage the ATF product portfolio pricing strategy in collaboration with the Senior Marketing Manager
  • Establish and lead cross-functional Value Teams to develop and implement tactics that achieve profitability targets
  • Lead the regional Product Development Process (APDP) for the product lines
  • Consult internal teams, customers, OEMs, industry associations, and regulatory agencies to determine market needs and expectations
  • Provide Global R&D with appropriate timelines and budgets for product development
  • Develop and present commercialisation plans to ensure products meet performance targets and supply requirements
  • Ensure all launched products are supported by PDS, Product Data Reports, promotional launch materials, price and value positioning, and sales presentations and guidance
  • Work with Sales and CTS to develop targeted value propositions for AP customers and support their delivery
  • Make pricing decisions based on competitive changes, market conditions, product and customer value, inventory levels, and internal manufacturing and delivery capabilities to maintain profitability
  • Work with the Pricing Manager and Senior Marketing Manager to promote value-based pricing across the regional organisation
  • Ensure compliance with pricing policies, deal management processes, and guidelines
  • Review Online Opportunity Management prospects and threats and align stakeholders on target pricing to achieve volume and profitability targets
  • Manage the product portfolio in line with organisational supply chain capabilities to ensure cost-effective business continuity and customer satisfaction
  • Maintain and communicate Commercially Available Products (CAPs) and New Product Launches lists
  • Manage product introductions and withdrawals through established systems and effective transition leadership
  • Validate demand plans within Regional S&OP and work with stakeholders to achieve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency goals
  • Provide marketing expertise and insights to targeted customers
  • Represent the Marketing team in corporate or regional activities and initiatives as required by the Line Manager and Asia Pacific Marketing Director

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in marketing, business, or a science-related field
  • More than 10 years of proven success in a, technically biased, B2B marketing management role
  • Knowledge of the petroleum industry; heavy manufacturing/auto industry is advantageous
  • Effective marketing communication
  • Background in product portfolio management
  • Brand management and Passion 4 Solutions (P4S)
  • Ability and willingness to travel
  • Fluent level English

About the Company:

An international chemical company with over 90 years of history of continued success in the industrial chemicals industry.

Keywords:

マーケティング, 化学, 製造業者, 外資系

Job Ref: P21Q6Z

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Chemicals & Raw Materials

Focus: Marketing

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥13,000,000 - ¥17,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: P21Q6Z-F832F422

Date posted: 9 October 2026

Consultant: Cristina Malagon