Job Description: eBay has acquired Qoo10.jp business in 2018 to expand presence in Japan. We are looking for talent to lead Qoo10’s brand marketing function of this fast-growing business. The main responsibility of this position is to initiate and lead brand marketing initiatives that aligns with Qoo10’s corporate strategy. One of top strategic initiatives for Qoo10 for the next few years is to strengthen its buyer marketing efforts to increase buyer awareness and perception especially among young female buyers in Japan. We have been committed to invest in this important initiative. As a result, we are one of the fastest growing marketplaces in Japan and leading the entertainment commerce for GenZ buyers. The role of this position includes initiating and executing various kinds of brand marketing activities, both online as well as offline, that helps Qoo10 build a strong buyer perception as a trusted and trendy online shopping destination. The role represents a unique entry point into eBay for an ambitious and focused individual who is enthusiastic about retail business and would like to transition into operational leadership. This position will directly report to head of Strategy Marketing. Responsibilities:Understand market dynamics and identify strategic positioning of the company.Build multi-year brand marketing plan to strengthen strategic positioning.Identify, lead, and execute marketing strategy as well as communication planning to support business growth.Develop brand marketing KPI and align with internal stakeholders to move forward.Work with management to identify, document, quantify, prioritize, and execute current marketing strategic opportunities.Develop effective buyer communication strategies and drive Qoo10 branding to increase brand awareness to help business expansion.Develop brand advertisement plan and implement with optimal channel strategy.Work with local / regional stakeholders to increase traffic to Qoo10 site and contribute to onsite transactions.Assess the effectiveness of current marketing programs and develop a new plan to acquire more new and reactivated buyers.Propose strategic partnership ideas with local players and execute leveraging own expertise and network in the industry.Work as a people manager and lead a team of three.Work as an agency manager and lead external teams. Requirements:Strong academic background: MBA preferred.10+ years of experience in consulting or marketing role in industry, prior experience in retail (both on and offline) preferred.3+ years of people management experience.Excellent Japanese communications skills both written & verbal; strong English preferred.Very strong organizational skills with excellent cross functional communication.High resilience, efficient, and able to multi-task.Self-initiating, persistent.Comfortable communication with senior executives - strong executive presence.Critical thinking skills + creativity.Quick learner with intellectual curiosity & a passion for excellence.Ability to handle multi-tasks to meet deadlines in a dynamic/changing environment. Interview process:1st & 2nd rounds: Zoom3rd/Final round: Assignment presentation onsite at Tokyo office Please note the followings when applying for eBay Japan's positions:We implement hybrid work: Employees are expected to work 3 days onsite and 2 days remote a week. For those who have preschool children could work 2 days onsite and 3 days remote a week under a condition. Full remote work option is not available.Relocation is needed at the candidate's expense if the s/he lives afar from our office in Tokyo.We implement staggered time where employees can vary their start and end times between 7:00 – 10:00 AM and 16:00 – 19:00 respectively.Only candidates residing in Japan are subject to be considered.Foreign nationals must already have the work visa/status at time of application.Must to take background check before joining eBay Japan.The compensation will be custom-determined based on the individual's experience. #LI-TM1eBay Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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