Dec 14

Job: Japan Specialist, Global Business Development (SF)

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Whether or not you’re in Japan or the United States (or even Europe), you must have caught a glimpse of the cosmetic commercial sensation, bareMinerals, of QVC.  Now the fastest growing American cosmetic company with the number one ranked infomercial in Japan,  the San Francisco-based Bare Escentuals beauty company is looking for a bilingual Japan Specialist to join their Global Business Development staff. The Japanese love for skin and beauty products have pushed the market at the top of their international sales, according to Wikinvest.

Japan Specialist, Global Business Development

The Japan Specialist, reporting to the Director of Global Business Development, will support the Bare Escentuals Japan business in its continued growth on existing channels (QVC, infomercial) and the 2010 launch of retail. This position will be responsible for communicating with internal business partners (US + Japan) and external vendors (Japan) to implement marketing plans and achieve business objectives for the Japan market.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online here.

DUTIES:

• Work closely with cross functional partners, including global marketing, product development, sourcing, planning, and in-country teams
• The Specialist will understand overall brand strategies, new product launch plans, and marketing campaigns/initiatives to then be able to brief and execute localized creative assets as appropriate
• Lead and manage all creative timelines related to Japan. Write creative briefs and kick-off with in-country team. Ensure Japan team meets all creative deadlines for products and its packaging.
• Proofread and approve all Japanese labels and packaging ensuring fill weights, ingredient and naming is consistent and accurate.
• Support Director of Global Business Development to successfully execute the brand experience across, marketing, PR, visuals, and localized product assortment
• Support local Japan team in the implementation to launch department stores, transition the infomercial in-house and develop integration across channels and within local team members

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Japanese language fluency(spoken & written) required
• Must be adept in use of Microsoft Office & comfortable with email communications in both English & Japanese
• Able to multi-task, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• University Degree with 3+ years business experience
• Superior communication and analytical skills required
• Strong project management skills are a must – excel in building relationships, listening and understanding while at the same time execute tasks to ensure the end goal is executed on time
• Goal-oriented, self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
• Work hour flexibility – this position will need to be available for occasional conference calls/video conferences after normal business hours based on international time zones
• Passionate about the cosmetics industry
• Experience working internationally a plus

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online here.