Brand Management Department Head (FMCG

MatchaTalent; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent is seeking a Brand Management Department Head to steer a multi-brand strategy and unified marketing direction across Southeast Asia. You will develop long-term brand strategies, consumer insights, and cohesive communication frameworks in partnership with executive leadership.

Based in North Jakarta, you will drive brand architecture, agency management, and strategic initiatives while leading a high-performing brand management team across regional markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Branding, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Brand Management or IMC in FMCG.
• Experience managing multi-brand portfolios and differentiated positioning.
• Proven track record with advertising agencies and media partners.
• English and Mandarin language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the company's overall multi-brand strategy, positioning, and portfolio architecture across multiple product categories.
• Lead integrated marketing communication (IMC) strategies, including ATL, BTL, digital campaigns, product launches, and consumer engagement initiatives.
• Translate consumer insights and market research into effective brand strategies and creative campaign directions.
• Provide strategic direction and manage relationships with advertising agencies, creative partners, media agencies, and production vendors.
• Establish and maintain brand governance, visual identity standards, and consistent communication across all channels.
• Monitor marketing performance, campaign effectiveness, and brand investment to maximize business impact and ROI.
• Collaborate with regional marketing teams to ensure consistent brand execution while supporting localized market strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the brand management team to strengthen strategic capabilities and execution excellence.

Skills

Brand management

Strategic leadership

Integrated marketing communications

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Branding, or related

Job description

The candidate required to work at North Jakarta, Indonesia.

Client Overview

Our client is a rapidly expanding multinational FMCG company specializing in frozen and chilled food products. With a strong presence across Southeast Asia, the company operates an extensive manufacturing and cold chain distribution network that supports multiple consumer brands serving different market segments.

Driven by continuous innovation, consumer-centric product development, and operational excellence, the organization has built a diversified portfolio covering mainstream, premium, and specialty food categories. The business continues to invest in brand building, regional expansion, and integrated marketing capabilities while maintaining consistent product quality and strong market competitiveness.

Operating within a dynamic international environment, the company places significant emphasis on multi-brand portfolio management, consumer insights, integrated marketing communications, and cross-border collaboration to strengthen its leadership position across regional markets.

Job Role

The Brand Management Department Head is responsible for leading the company's overall multi-brand strategy, brand positioning, and integrated marketing direction across multiple product portfolios. This role oversees the development of long-term brand strategies, consumer insights, communication frameworks, and regional marketing alignment to ensure consistent brand growth and market competitiveness.

Working closely with executive leadership, regional stakeholders, and external creative partners, the successful candidate will drive brand architecture, marketing communications, agency management, and strategic initiatives while leading a high-performing brand management team across Southeast Asian markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the company's overall multi-brand strategy, positioning, and portfolio architecture across multiple product categories.
• Lead integrated marketing communication (IMC) strategies, including ATL, BTL, digital campaigns, product launches, and consumer engagement initiatives.
• Translate consumer insights and market research into effective brand strategies and creative campaign directions.
• Provide strategic direction and manage relationships with advertising agencies, creative partners, media agencies, and production vendors.
• Establish and maintain brand governance, visual identity standards, and consistent communication across all channels.
• Monitor marketing performance, campaign effectiveness, and brand investment to maximize business impact and return on investment.
• Collaborate with regional marketing teams to ensure consistent brand execution while supporting localized market strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the brand management team to strengthen strategic capabilities and execution excellence.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Branding, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Brand Management, Brand Strategy, or Integrated Marketing Communications within an FMCG food and beverage company.
• Strong experience managing multi-brand portfolios and developing differentiated brand positioning strategies.
• Proven experience working with advertising agencies, creative teams, media partners, and integrated marketing campaigns.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret consumer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence.
• Experience leading brand teams and collaborating with regional or international stakeholders.
• Professional proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese is required.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Job Code: #809