Job Title:  Assistant Brand Manager

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
# 152660 - Tokyo, Tokyo-To, Japan

The position is responsible for supporting brand marketing strategy/plans execution for Hill’s Colgate Japan Science Diet brand to achieve short and long-term business and marketing objectives.

Responsibilities include assisting in supporting brand strategy development and executing product/commercial plans by leading cross-functional teams including agency partners.  Under the direction of Brand Manager, this position is expected to drive and execute marketing campaigns,  identify and validate growth opportunities and develop product/marketing plans to grow the business.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions.

• Minimum 3 to 5 years marketing experience, ideally at a Consumer Packaged Goods company. Working in a global multinational environment is preferred
• Bachelor's degree
• MBA in Marketing preferred

• Leadership and project management skills which will enable cross-functional collaboration to develop and deliver robust commercial plans on time with excellence.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to reach conclusions and provide recommendations from data and research.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and ambiguity
• Creative problem solver
•  Good communicator, enthusiastic and sense of initiative
• Potential ability to understand key brand financials and facilitate budget planning, as well as business implications of marketing programs
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and clearly identify the tasks and resources required to move projects to completion
• Potential ability to translate insights into strategies and commercial plans
• Ability to work with agencies and provide clear direction on marketing campaigns
• Fast leaner with growth mindset.
• Communicate clearly (oral and written) both in Japanese and English
• Basic understanding and commanding skills of Internet and software programs such as e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Consumption market data base.

• Leading change
• Teamwork & collaboration 
• Effective execution

• Marketing Innovation
• Effective Insights
• Commercial Expertise

• Does not have direct reports
• Reports to Science Diet Brand Manager
• Works with marketing leadership team, PR, consumer insights, retail marketing and customer development, digital marketing, global marketing and innovation team, legal and regulatory, PVA, and supply chain

Expected percentage of travel:  Up to 10%

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law

Are you interested in working for Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Work that matters, fueled by passion for pets!  At Hill’s we have a purpose.  Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. 

HILL'S® Prescription Diet® therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S® Science Diet® and HILL'S® Ideal Balance™ wellness pet foods are sold worldwide. Hill’s is a division of Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, with sales of products in more than 200 countries.  To learn more about Hill's and Colgate, please visit http://www.hillspet.com and http://www.colgatepalmolive.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.