Brand Manager (Temporary)

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Please apply until August 15, 2025

Role type: 1 Year Contract (Can be converted to permanent depending on performance)

Line Manager: Combustibles Brand Lead

Duty Post: South Korea

Brand Manager (Temporary)

Are you passionate about shaping market-leading brands and driving transformative strategies? JTI Korea is looking for a highly creative and visionary Brand Manager to spearhead the development of key brands in South Korea. For a 12 month-period, you will have the unique opportunity to influence portfolio direction, lead innovative product launches, and craft impactful communication and activation strategies that resonate with consumers. Collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders, you’ll play a crucial role in translating strategic objectives into compelling initiatives, ensuring alignment with market goals and delivering outstanding business results. If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role at the forefront of brand management, we want to hear from you! Kindly note that this position has a possibility to be converted to permanent upon exemplary performance of the incumbent. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Marketing Mix & Brand Strategy Development: Drive the development of the full marketing mix, including new products, packaging, communications, and longer-term brand strategy, to strengthen brand equity and maximize ROI.
• Strategy Development Driven By Strong Consumer & Market Insights: Analyze consumer trends, industry dynamics, and competitive landscapes to identify innovation opportunities and ensure brand relevance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between Marketing & Sales teams and other internal/external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of brand plans.
• Investment Management: Define annual investment allocations, oversee brand/portfolio P&L, and ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Brand-Centered Culture: Foster a brand-centered mindset across the organization, embedding brand purpose in all touchpoints.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or equivalent (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in FMCG marketing functions.
• Strong understanding of the full marketing mix and commercial aspects impacting brand performance.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Fluent in Korean and English, with excellent communication skills.
• Creative thinker with strong analytical and project management skills.
• Open-minded, achievement-oriented, team player, and consumer-centric.

What To Expect

Expect wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits, including a unique family leave policy. For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisor.

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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