Job Title: Associate Manager, International Operations & Business Development
Department: International
Job Location: Corporate Office- San Francisco
Reports To: Director, International Operations and Business Development
Employee Status: exempt-full time
Summary:
Department: International
Job Location: Corporate Office- San Francisco
Reports To: Director, International Operations and Business Development
Employee Status: exempt-full time
Summary:
The International Coordinator’s primary role is to ensure that the International region needs are supported at the Corporate Office. The International Department is the main conduit between the International Markets and the Corporate office. This position primary focus is to communicate on behalf of the Markets in terms of Marketing, Forecasting/Planning, Product Development, Visual Merchandising, and Finance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the markets in terms of Operational Marketing, Global Branding, Visual Merchandising, Training, and Forecasting (ILP). Continue to improve the flow of communication between Asia and corporate office.
Operational Marketing
Forecasting of new product launches, launch support, and follow up on timely shipments.
Create, update and communicate international seasonal marketing plans and launch platforms.
Communicate new product information and updates to all markets.
Provide all international markets with the tools required to forecast launch quantities and conduct retailer presentations: comps, color swatches, product shots, creative boards, product marketing and training briefs, etc.)
Recommend price positioning guidelines on new products in collaboration of International Manager.
Track international assortments and pricing
Execution, data compilation of Intranet and all international communication for specified region
Creative Services/Visual Merchandising
Manage all Creative Service requests and ensure they are provided to the markets in an efficient and timely manner.
Ensure the global execution of brand identity in terms of merchandising, counter design, and visual.
Prepare new door visual guidelines and merchandising elements
Coordinate the design and production of market-specific POS material (posters, transparencies, new product update units, etc.).
Forecast new launch POS material requirements and ensure that global production covers all markets needs.
Logistics Center
Follow-through product registration process for each market with Regulatory team.
Communicate inventory watch lists to all markets and work with Materials team to ensure that international basic replenishment needs are met.
Wholesale
Assist all markets in forecasting new product launch quantity. Ensure that global launch quantities cover all market needs.
Generate and distribute international retail sales reports (market monthly report, new product sell-through report, top 50 ranking etc.).
Update the Master Allocation Sheet based on ILP confirmation
Ecommerce/IT
Coordinate any market IT needs
Communicate US DM schedule to markets
Finance
Manage all invoicing for catalogs, shipments, and any counter support materials
Ensure shipment goals are maintained
Inform Finance of any price increase updates
Assist International Manager in budget planning and revision process
Creative
Provide product development recommendations to corporate team based on market knowledge
Customize quarterly catalogs to each international market (copy translation, assortment, pricing, etc.). Manage the estimate and invoicing process.
Coordinate the design of market-specific consumer material (brochures, mailers, etc.).
Other
· Manage ad-hoc projects and all other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Strong business acumen and analytical skills
Ability to significantly impact retail sales by assessing business opportunities, creating product ideas, developing marketing strategies, and following through to in-store execution through productive internal and market partnerships.
Open-minded nature and adaptability to new cultures
International marketing and sales experience
Good interpersonal skills
Entrepreneurial, self starter
Strong persuasive and negotiation skills.
Experience in a creative environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Powerpoint)
Experience in travel retail or with distributors
2-3 years of international experience
Foreign language in French or Mandarin is a plus
Some international travel may be required
How To Apply
Interested candidates can apply at starsearch@benefitcosmetics.com.Operational Marketing
Forecasting of new product launches, launch support, and follow up on timely shipments.
Create, update and communicate international seasonal marketing plans and launch platforms.
Communicate new product information and updates to all markets.
Provide all international markets with the tools required to forecast launch quantities and conduct retailer presentations: comps, color swatches, product shots, creative boards, product marketing and training briefs, etc.)
Recommend price positioning guidelines on new products in collaboration of International Manager.
Track international assortments and pricing
Execution, data compilation of Intranet and all international communication for specified region
Creative Services/Visual Merchandising
Manage all Creative Service requests and ensure they are provided to the markets in an efficient and timely manner.
Ensure the global execution of brand identity in terms of merchandising, counter design, and visual.
Prepare new door visual guidelines and merchandising elements
Coordinate the design and production of market-specific POS material (posters, transparencies, new product update units, etc.).
Forecast new launch POS material requirements and ensure that global production covers all markets needs.
Logistics Center
Follow-through product registration process for each market with Regulatory team.
Communicate inventory watch lists to all markets and work with Materials team to ensure that international basic replenishment needs are met.
Wholesale
Assist all markets in forecasting new product launch quantity. Ensure that global launch quantities cover all market needs.
Generate and distribute international retail sales reports (market monthly report, new product sell-through report, top 50 ranking etc.).
Update the Master Allocation Sheet based on ILP confirmation
Ecommerce/IT
Coordinate any market IT needs
Communicate US DM schedule to markets
Finance
Manage all invoicing for catalogs, shipments, and any counter support materials
Ensure shipment goals are maintained
Inform Finance of any price increase updates
Assist International Manager in budget planning and revision process
Creative
Provide product development recommendations to corporate team based on market knowledge
Customize quarterly catalogs to each international market (copy translation, assortment, pricing, etc.). Manage the estimate and invoicing process.
Coordinate the design of market-specific consumer material (brochures, mailers, etc.).
Other
· Manage ad-hoc projects and all other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Strong business acumen and analytical skills
Ability to significantly impact retail sales by assessing business opportunities, creating product ideas, developing marketing strategies, and following through to in-store execution through productive internal and market partnerships.
Open-minded nature and adaptability to new cultures
International marketing and sales experience
Good interpersonal skills
Entrepreneurial, self starter
Strong persuasive and negotiation skills.
Experience in a creative environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Powerpoint)
Experience in travel retail or with distributors
2-3 years of international experience
Foreign language in French or Mandarin is a plus
Some international travel may be required
How To Apply
Subject Line: USF International Associate Manager
