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カスタマーアクティベーションマネージャー/ Customer Activation Manager

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An international tyre manufacturer is seeking a Customer Activation & Channel Development Manager. The successful candidate will lead channel strategy and customer activation across Japan and Korea, driving sales effectiveness, market coverage and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute channel strategies across distributors, direct retail, e-commerce, 4S and modern trade in Japan and Korea
  • Partner with country sales teams and key customers to identify growth opportunities and improve channel performance
  • Monitor channel performance, customer productivity, market coverage and activation effectiveness
  • Use market insights, customer feedback and performance analytics to improve customer engagement and sales execution
  • Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Supply Chain and country teams to execute channel strategies and customer activation priorities
  • Drive capability development, governance and best-practice sharing across Japan and Korea while considering local market requirements

Requirements:

  • 7-12 years of experience in customer activation, event management, shopper marketing or related marketing or commercial functions
  • Proven experience managing end-to-end customer engagement programmes, including events, activations or experiential marketing initiatives
  • Strong experience working in cross-functional, multi-stakeholder environments, preferably within multinational or regional organisations
  • Experience managing external agencies, vendors and budgets
  • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
  • Data-driven approach with the ability to measure impact and improve programme effectiveness
  • Fluent level Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

  • Proficient in Korean

About the Company:

A global tyre manufacturer specialising in innovative tyre solutions for passenger vehicles, commercial fleets and motorsports, with a strong focus on safety, performance and mobility. Employees benefit from career growth, professional development and opportunities within an innovative and internationally connected workplace.

Keywords:

チャネル戦略, 顧客活性化, チャネル開発, 販促企画, ショッパーマーケティング, イベント企画, 顧客エンゲージメント, 営業推進, 市場分析, クロスファンクショナルマネジメント, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: LX4O9S

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Sales

Focus: Consumer

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥11,000,000 - ¥14,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Third Language: Korean - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: LX4O9S-82AC5941

Date posted: 3 November 2026

Consultant: Mook Ishimura