This client is a global premium spirits company with a portfolio of leading brands and a strong focus on growth, innovation, and market relevance. Our teams work across markets and functions to build brands that resonate with consumers, customers, and partners.
Our culture is collaborative, international, and fast-paced, with an emphasis on creativity, accountability, and execution excellence. We value strategic thinking, strong brand stewardship, and the ability to turn insights into action. Through close partnership across marketing, commercial, supply chain, finance, and external agencies, we aim to deliver premium brand experiences and long-term business growth.
The Emerging Brands Assistant Brand Manager will support the Senior Emerging Brand Manager in driving strategy and execution for a portfolio of emerging brands in Japan. This role is responsible for helping deliver annual marketing plans, coordinating brand initiatives, and supporting product launches and campaign adaptations across whiskey and white spirits portfolios.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to manage projects from briefing through approval and execution. Day to day, you will track timelines, deliverables, budgets, and performance results, while also supporting consumer, trade, and category analysis to uncover growth opportunities. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, clear communication, and a hands-on approach to brand management in a dynamic, international environment.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; marketing or business-related background preferred
3+ years of marketing experience in consumer goods
Professional-level Japanese and English communication skills
Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
experience with integrated campaigns, agency management, and digital/eCommerce marketing
