APACマーケティングマネージャー/ APAC Marketing Manager
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
About the job
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
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: P21Q6Z-F832F422
Date posted: 9 October 2026
Consultant: Cristina Malagon
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