Regional Product Marketing Manager

Summary In charge of Sales & Marketing activities for Home Appliances products for all APAC region in Panasonic Appliances Ownership of a designed Market and Kitchen Product category/s. Undertake the necessary Product Marketing and Sales Planning in order to deliver on the business sales, profit and inventory objectives. Develop close communications with NSCs and Factory personnel, internal PAPMAP and Panasonic customers in order to build the necessary marketing strategy to deliver long-term sustainable growth and deliver on the business objectives as Kitchen Team. Manage the Kitchen portfolios within the SAG Group for Asia and Oceania Region. Responsibilities  Develop the Business Plan and implement the required channel strategy and marketing plan to deliver on the business objectives.  Control monthly PSI for assigned region and take responsibility for achievement of monthly PSI sale target, inventory and profit with sales company in this region.  Develop pricing policy, implement and control the price with sales company in this region.  Build the necessary marketing strategy to deliver long-term sustainable growth and deliver on the business objectives.  Participate in the creative process in the development of advertising and promotional initiatives together with Communication Group and sales company in this region..  Work closely with sales company in this region and Factories to ensure effective merchandising planning for Asia and Oceania Market.  Actively participate as a member of the marketing team working to improve overall team performance. Skills and Requirements 1) Equivalent to degree-level Marketing qualification with 10 or more experience in Marketing. 2) At least 3 years in managerial position. 3) Fluent in English and Japanese for purpose of communication with Headquarters in Japan and manufacturing factory located in Japan. 4) Product Management experience (Beauty/Personal care/Aqua Products more favorable) 5)Strong verbal presentation skills (advanced English skill ) 6) Strong analytical skills , high level of competence in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 7) Strong Team Player 7) Experience working in Japanese company is preferred.