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Marketing Director Japan & Asia

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A renowned premium beverage company is seeking a Marketing Director for Japan & Asia. The selected candidate will lead brand and product marketing strategies, ensuring impactful market entry and long-term brand growth. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute marketing strategies across ATL/BTL and digital/traditional channels
  • Build brand plans aligned with global direction and based on local consumer insights
  • Localise global assets and messaging to suit Japanese and Asian market needs
  • Design full-funnel campaigns and lead demand generation across B2B and B2C segments
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align execution across all touchpoints
  • Support distributor teams with training, seasonal campaigns, and visual merchandising
  • Strategise and set KPIs to measure the performance of key marketing initiatives
  • Lead packaging, event marketing, and consumer experience design tailored to regional audiences

Requirements:

  • More than 10 years of experience in marketing/branding communication within FMCG, retail industries
  • Proven leadership in brand management and multi-channel marketing
  • Proficient in digital marketing, including performance marketing and ROI analysis
  • Creative mindset with interest in premium beverage products
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Business level Japanese and English

About the Company:

A leading force in the premium beverage industry, this global company is known for crafting expertly brewed, naturally bold ginger-based drinks. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and clean ingredients, it continues to grow its presence in Japan while delivering distinctive flavor experiences to consumers worldwide.

Keywords:

マーケティング戦略, ブランドマネジメント, デジタルマーケティング, 消費者インサイト, プロモーション企画, ビバレッジ業界, 商品ローカライズ, マルチチャネルマーケティング, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: W6RYO6

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Marketing

Focus: Marketing Director

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥12,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Director

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: W6RYO6-CF988346

Date posted: 17 July 2025

Consultant: Helene Akagawa