As a fast-growing global and D2C brand, Konny is looking for a regional manager(RM) to lead our business in Japan.
As a Regional Manager, to achieve revenue and profit targets in Japan, you will develop/execute business plans, manage the budget and operate the local organization.
You will also manage local sales, marketing and customer experience to drive performance and closely communicate with the top management and other teams at HQ.
We are looking for candidates who have driven exceptional performance in online sales and marketing at global consumer brands while leading the Japanese branch and managing the local team.
Ideal candidates should have excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
If you are looking for a challenging career opportunity at a global brand, join Konny and make an impact!
What you will do
- Develop local business strategies by analyzing market trends, competitors and Konny’s market positioning
- Develop/execute annual business plans in Japan by product category and sales channel, based on the target revenue/profit assigned to Japan
- Plan/operate the budget in Japan and manage the KPIs or ROI of the budget spending
- To ensure the success of Konny’s business in Japan, communicate/collaborate with the top management and team leads (product, brand, finance, CX, etc.) at the headquarter in South Korea
- Manage local personnel by overseeing the recruitment, team setup and role assignment
Qualifications
- At least 7 years of experience as a brand/category manager responsible for the Japanese market at global consumer goods brands
- Proven experience in driving revenue growth and enhancing brand reputation in the Japanese market
- Understanding of how to drive sales through e-commerce channels (official stores and marketplaces such as Rakuten, Amazon), as well as the mechanisms of traffic acquisition and sales conversion
- Data-driven problem solver and logical thinker with the proficiency in text communication
- Good facilitator for internal and external collaboration
- Native-level Japanese proficiency
- Business-level English proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a branch manager, country/region manager or managing director for a foreign brand in Japan
- Experience in driving sales in the baby or apparel categories
- A marketing background or experience in leading marketing professionals
- A strong understanding of brand communication and creative strategies
- Experience in developing B2B/off-line sales channels in the Japanese market
- Experience in establishing a branch organization and building a local team
- Ownership and flexibility to take on unexpected tasks when needed, contributing to the growth of the local business
- Genuine interest in and affection for the Konny brand its customers
Working Environment
- Position: Full-time (3-months of probation period with the full-time equivalent compensation)
- Location: Work from home
- Working hours: 8-hours a day
Application Process
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Required Documents:
- English Resume/CV
- All documents must be submitted in PDF format
- To apply, please visit the application site (click) and submit your application documents through the "Apply" button below.
Interview Process
- Interview process: Application Review > 1st Interview > Task Assignment > 2nd Interview with Task Review > 3rd (Final) Interview
- The 1st and 2nd interviews will be conducted via conference calls.
- For the 3rd interview, candidates may be invited to Seoul. The detailed interview process will be guided to each candidate individually.
More about Konny
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