Total 2 research assistant job vacancies in Kuala Lumpur

LUXASIA is the leading beauty omnichannel distribution platform of Asia Pacific that has successfully enabled brand growth for more than 100 luxury beauty brands. Our integrated brand-building capabilities include luxury retail, online commerce, consumer marketing, and supply chain management. Since 1986, the company has partnered the world’s finest brands, such as Aveda, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Diptyque, Hermes, La Prairie, Montblanc, and SK-II. We have also established Joint Ventures with the likes of LVMH Group, Elizabeth Arden, Puig, Yves Rocher, and By Terry. At the core of our business is a diverse and dynamic #OneTeam of 2000 talents that shape the face of luxury beauty, and delights consumers daily across our growing footprint of 15 markets. Come join us now.

Why Join Us?

At LUXASIA, we believe there is beauty within every talent – that is you.

We grow you by building your competencies and unleashing your potential. We have curated a vast portfolio of over 100 luxury brands across Asia Pacific, and growing. Your work will enrich the lives of millions of consumers across the region. With us, you get to be an entrepreneur, running the business like it is your very own. We give you the autonomy but not without guidance and genuine care. We are a diverse and inclusive team that is courageously innovative. Together as #OneTeam, we celebrate differences, embrace change, explore new ideas, take risks, fail fast, and drive results. While challenges at work are inevitable, the journey promises to be fulfilling.

With LUXASIA, an exciting career filled with robust professional growth awaits you. Isn’t that beautiful?

Position purpose:

You will partner the principal(s) to develop the business strategies, objectives and targets for your respective brands in the region. You will drive the brand awareness, expansion and penetration strategies to strengthen the position of the business in the market.

• Strategize, plan, manage and execute all marketing plans and activities to meet the goals and objectives of the brand/s and the company.

• Ongoing review and evaluation of brand/s business performance to ensure achievement of monthly and annual sales targets and to uphold the positioning/ranking of the brands in its distribution.
• Effectively communicate the unique selling propositions of the brands in all brand communications strategies to build brand desire and that will resonate with target markets. Innovate and spearhead creative marketing activities and initiate suitable co-marketing tie-ups to create more business opportunities for the brands
• Organize and plan all product launches, activities or events and prepare the relevant marketing tools and mechanics - to be in line with the brand image and strategy, as well as to achieve set sales targets.
• Manage and liaise with Editors/Beauty Editors, contractors and partners on the planning and execution of all communication and promotional campaigns.
• Create and ensure consistent and impactful visual merchandising displays at all brand point of sales i.e. department stores and all other appointed retailers

• Responsible for the overall P&L of the brand/s up to Product Contribution and relevant KPIs encompassing effective management of stock holding and set A&P budget.
• Compile and review competitors’ marketing activities periodically, as well as ongoing collection of market data, trends and information, for analysis of the brand/s competitive performance and decision making.
• Create and maintain strong working relationships with the principals of the brand/s and the retail stores management, representing the company in business negotiations and tie-ups
• Lead, coach and guide direct reports to develop strong brand knowledge, marketing and business capabilities and inculcate team working spirit.
• Initiate and coordinate ad-hoc corporate assignments, where required.

Key Success Factors:

• Net Turnover total brand/brand group in alignment with the company and principal
• Mix of channel in alignment
• Retail sales mix and growth in alignment according with or without launches
• Effective A&P

• Product Contribution level in alignment
• 5% (of Net Sales target) generated in PR value
• Inventory & forecast level in alignment

Requirements:

• Have a tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of relevant working experience that will allow the successful performance of job expectations.
• Have at least three (3) years of distribution / brand management experience, preferably in luxury consumer goods / FMCG / Beauty industry in product management and / or product marketing experience.
• Have experience analyzing and reporting on marketing activities, in particular analyzing ROI from campaigns and lead nurturing.
• Have a good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skill to drive tasks to completion.
• Are positive and professional attitude and ability to thrive in a fast paced, growing business.

• Have experience with Ms. Excel required, familiarity with CSV files.

Do you have what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced and intense environment? Do you thrive on challenges? Do you want to bring innovative ideas to life? Are you keen to abandon the status quo, try new things, embrace failures as lessons, recover fast, yet always pursue excellence?

If so, you are the one we are looking for. JOIN US and let’s grow together.

To explore other careers opportunities, visit our careers page @ https://www.luxasia.com/careers/

If you have a question for us, please drop us an email here.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.

Recruitment Privacy Notice

By proceeding with your application, you confirm that you have read LUXASIA's recruitment privacy notice [https://www.luxasia.com/recruitment-privacy-notice/] and consent to the LUXASIA group collecting, processing and disclosing your personal data for purposes specified in the notice.

Note to staffing agencies

Please DO NOT contact LUXASIA’s employees or Talent & Excitement (T&E) team in an attempt to present candidates for our roles. LUXASIA has our own panel of appointed agencies that we work with. Any agency who is interested to work with us must obtain prior written approval from LUXASIA’s T&E team before you submit candidates’ resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. LUXASIA will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Thank you for your understanding.

• Empowering, fun and vibrant culture to grow professionally
• Strong learning ground for your career and opportunity to work with globally renowned brands
• Complimentary Goods and Flexi Benefits

LUXASIA is the leading beauty omnichannel distribution platform of Asia Pacific that has successfully enabled brand growth for more than 100 luxury beauty brands. Our integrated brand-building capabilities include luxury retail, online commerce, consumer marketing, and supply chain management. Since 1986, the company has partnered the world’s finest brands, such as Aveda, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Diptyque, Hermes, La Prairie, Montblanc, and SK-II. We have also established Joint Ventures with the likes of LVMH Group, Elizabeth Arden, Puig, Yves Rocher, and By Terry. At the core of our business is a diverse and dynamic #OneTeam of 2000 talents that shape the face of luxury beauty, and delights consumers daily across our growing footprint of 15 markets.

Why Join Us?

At LUXASIA, we believe there is beauty within every talent – that is you.

We grow you by building your competencies and unleashing your potential. We have curated a vast portfolio of over 100 luxury brands across Asia Pacific, and growing. Your work will enrich the lives of millions of consumers across the region. With us, you get to be an entrepreneur, running the business like it is your very own. We give you the autonomy but not without guidance and genuine care. We are a diverse and inclusive team that is courageously innovative. Together as #OneTeam, we celebrate differences, embrace change, explore new ideas, take risks, fail fast, and drive results. While challenges at work are inevitable, the journey promises to be fulfilling.

With LUXASIA, an exciting career filled with robust professional growth awaits you. Isn’t that beautiful?

Position Purpose:

This role as Assistant Brand Manager of a leading luxury brand will be accountable to develop, plan and execute marketing, public relations, sales, and promotional strategies within the brand’s guidelines to support and achieve the sales plan. Together with the Senior Brand Manager, this role will oversee, orchestrate, and execute the brand’s CRM, digital marketing, PR, social media, and retail execution, creating a consistent and engaging brand experience that is consumer focused.

Responsibilities:

1. Channel & Retail Marketing

• Be the key marketing liaison - Develop and implement a go-to-market channel marketing plan including promotion, animation partnerships and consumer activations.
• Ensures timely and perfect execution of all marketing activations offline and online at all times.
• Key Role in new POS openings – including boutiques and SIS
• Analyse potential partner relationships for product range, positioning strategy, pricing and promotions.
• Communicate effectively with all channel partners to align, plan and execute all product and trade marketing objectives, plans and activations before, during and post animation.
• Deepen channel customer development through CRM program activations.

2. Product Management

• Consolidate and update marketing team of post campaign reports and provide sales results and analysis monitor. Report all ROI of all programs for management reporting and feedback.
• Responsible for all forecasting and sampling management for product launches and trade and retailer activities.
• Make recommendations for retail pricing on all new products driven by category and competitor analysis and brand positioning.
• Management and tracking flow of product registration in Malaysia to ensure timely registration.
• Conduct market trend analysis, monitor competitors’ moves and plan proactive actions
• Responsible for the seamless execution of all product launches and trade marketing activities following the Marketing Calendar in collaboration with marketing services, sales and training team, with the aim to build brand awareness, recruit new customers, retain existing customers and increase purchase consumption.
• Business and channel sales performance tracking and analysis, launch follow-up and action plan development.
• Implement Door-by-Door Marketing plan (CRM, events and promotions)
• Budget Management: Responsible for full P&L
• Creation of the product portfolio per channel, retailer, door type in collaboration with Senior Brand Manager.

3. Customer Relationship Marketing (CRM)

• Defines the Brand’s local CRM campaign priorities.
• Builds CRM campaign calendar.
• Ensures that customer segmentation remain up to date and relevant for each campaign.
• Develops relevant and engaging brand communications behind the right product mix.
• Master, improve and maximize the usage of customers information (purchase history) in developing relevant marketing program. Defines & executes CRM analytics.
• Strategize, develop and execute CRM programs for the brand.
• Evaluates CRM campaigns against target KPIs and shares learnings.
• Work closely with retailer dotcom to drive e-commerce sales for content, promotion, etc.

Requirements:

• Have a tertiary qualification in Business Management, Finance, or relevant specialisation.
• More than 4 years of brand management and/or marketing experience in cosmetics and beauty and/or FMCG industry.
• Good business insights to the industry and strong business acumen.
• Good analytical skills, problem solver, self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong understanding of the P&L of the business.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced skills (ease/speed) in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have strong attention to detail, excellence in execution, with a ‘get it done’ mentality.

Do you have what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced and intense environment? Do you thrive on challenges? Do you want to bring innovative ideas to life? Are you keen to abandon the status quo, try new things, embrace failures as lessons, recover fast, yet always pursue excellence?

If so, you are the one we are looking for. JOIN US and let’s grow together.

To explore other careers opportunities, visit our careers page @ https://www.luxasia.com/careers/

If you have a question for us, please drop us an email here.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.

Recruitment Privacy Notice

By proceeding with your application, you confirm that you have read LUXASIA's recruitment privacy notice [https://www.luxasia.com/recruitment-privacy-notice/] and consent to the LUXASIA group collecting, processing and disclosing your personal data for purposes specified in the notice.

Note to Staffing Agencies

Please DO NOT contact LUXASIA’s employees or Talent & Excitement (T&E) team in an attempt to present candidates for our roles. LUXASIA has our own panel of appointed agencies that we work with. Any agency who is interested to work with us must obtain prior written approval from LUXASIA’s T&E team before you submit candidates’ resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. LUXASIA will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Thank you for your understanding.