Account Manager Personal Care Japan

Job Title:

Account Manager – Personal Care – Japan

Summary:This position will be responsible for the sales and marketing activities for the Personal Care business in Japan. This role will have primary responsibility for the customer interface including of Personal Care customers and distributors. He/she will interact heavily with a core business team comprised of marketing, technology and ADE to close new business opportunities that will expand Momentive’s share in the Personal Care market.

Responsibilities Include:

Align with Personal Care business growth strategy, implement and execute the Japan Personal Care regional strategy and marketing plans to achieve profitable and sustainable business results.

Identify and develop incremental business growth in Japan.

Discover local market trend and satisfy local customers’ needs to make Momentive differentiated in the market. Drive nimble Innovation programs launching with correct values proposition at its accounts and channels.

Corporate with Commercial, Marketing, ADE and R&D to identify local market trend and satisfy local customers’ needs to make Momentive differentiated and sustainable in the market.

Develop Japanese brochure, market bulletin, product technical datasheet, and content for Momentive Japanese website through collaboration with local Technology, ADE and stakeholders.

Organize seminars, key customers workshop and local tradeshow.

Engage channel partners for business growth, enhance products penetration and identify new opportunities through providing solid training, technical and commercial support to channels’ sales force.

Ensure new products launching quickly with correct values proposition at its accounts and channels.

Collect and analyze market competition intelligence, formulate right action plans in the dynamic market.

Research market efforts to identify the Desirability, Viability and Feasibility of new products and existing products, identify regional Personal Care market trends and challenges, satisfy customers’ needs and make Momentive differentiated in the market.

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

Minumum Qualifications;

Strong Personal Care market insight, marketing acumen, analytical, planning, budget management and understand organizational matrix.

5+ years working experience in Personal Care industry or related industry as Commercial or Marketing role, Personal Care formulation development or technical service experience would be a plus.

Proven record of accomplishment in developing new businesses, ability to manage channels for growth.

Strong interpersonal and influence skill, creative and innovative, proactive, and self-motivated, ability to deal with people of all levels.

Bachelor or Master Degree holder subjects in Chemical, Biochemical, Cosmetics, etc.,

Native in Japanese. Fluent in English both in written and spoken.

Willingness to travel frequently.

Willingness to join meeting frequently with folks around the world and has flexibility to their time zone.

Preffered Qualifications;

Familiar with beauty ingredients and market is preferred.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously and work in a cross-functional team environment.

Ability to work in fast-paced industry with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Ability to develop customer / industry relationships and trust.

Strong customer and distributor management skills.

MBA would be a plus.

What We Offer:

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future. #BePartoftheSolution

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.

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