Asia Portfolio Leader (APL), Industrial Specialties Division Packaging, Safety & Industrial Bus[...]

3M; Council of the City of Sydney; Remote; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in innovation is seeking an Area Portfolio Leader for Packaging to drive growth and profitability in Asia. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of business development and marketing experience, particularly in the packaging sector. Responsibilities include executing sales strategies, market analysis, and product management. Excellent leadership skills and proficiency in SAP are essential for this role based in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing.
• Proven track record of leading and growing a business segment.
• Experience working in the packaging / industrial / safety market is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute sales growth in Asia with a leading team through commercial excellence.
• Develop and execute marketing promotion for growth.
• Identify market opportunities and trends to drive growth.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Analytical skills

Customer-first mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description:

The area portfolio leader for Asia ISD Packaging will be responsible for driving growth and profitability of the packaging tapes business in Asia through area product marketing leadership role. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership and background in business development, market analysis, customer first mind-set, growth-mind and deep interest in the packaging industry, as well as marketing related SAP operational experiences.

Responsibilities

• Sales growth: Execute sales growth in Asia with leading team through commercial excellence.
• Marketing and promotions: Develop and execute marketing promotion as well as digital assets for growth.
• Market opportunities: Identify market opportunities and trends to drive growth and competitive advantage.
• Strategy alignment: Aligning regional strategies with global business objectives.

• Market Analysis: Understand customer needs, competitive landscape, and industry trends.
• Data-driven decisions: Utilize data and insights to inform business decisions and strategy.
• Market performance: Monitor and report on market conditions and business performance.

• Product Management: Oversee the product lifecycle, from development to launch and beyond.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with global MKTG, R&D, local R&D/MKTG as well as SC/plant/sourcing to ensure successful product launch and growth.
• Pricing and budget: Manage pricing and marketing budget effectively.

• Business Development: Lead efforts to expand market share and increase topline & gross margin.
• Opportunity identification: Identify and pursue new business opportunities including NPIs, and partnerships with local sales team.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing. Proven track record of leading and growing a business segment. Experience working in the packaging / industrial / safety market is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills. Excellent leadership and team management abilities. Excellent customer-first mindset with agile thinking. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Deep understanding for marketing related SAP process and operation.

Additional Information

• Language: Proficiency in English is desirable.

Location

• This position does not require relocation. Employees from any of the following target locations may apply: Tokyo, Japan / Seoul, South Korea / Taipei, Taiwan / Ang Mo Kio, Singapore / North Ryde, Australia / Melbourne, Australia / Petaling, MY / Bangkok, Thailand / Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam / Jakarta, Indonesia / Bonifacio, Philippines