JOB SUMMARY

This position requires an active approach in the company with involvement in market strategy and the R&D of company products. The incumbent will be tasked with leading the market strategy department to identify market opportunities for new product lines for the company as well as to steer the R&D department toward product development which will give the company a competitive edge over its industry peers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and understand industry patterns in Asia, emphasis on China & Japan.
• Perform analysis on company’s market performance and work with relevant departments to develop solutions to further improve company's performance.
• Identify new market opportunities and lead the R&D team to develop product lines which is able to give the company a competitive edge and expand its market reach.
• Lead the marketing managers in defining the right allocation of resources and maintain budget for team personnel & equipment.
• Cooperate closely with product managers to assure customer focus and target costing and develop product roadmap.
• Encourages innovation & creativity with the R&D team.
• Create partnerships and maintain existing relationships with businesses, work with marketing team reach out to more customers.
• Promote effective communication and team play.
• Strong leadership skills and people skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree holder, MBA is preferred.
• Solid working experience in partnering sales and business development team to win business in a B2B setting.
• Excellent organizational and management skill with solid marketing experience in MNC is preferred.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.
• Good business acumen with customer focus and able to identify and relate to the target market.
• Creative, blue sky thinker.
• Excellent leadership skill, good at presentation and communication skill.
• Strong capability of managing complexity with multitask skills.
• Open minded and outgoing personality.