Manager, Strategic Partnerships

Esthetics International Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the beauty and wellness sector, where your passion for beauty and strong commercial acumen can drive business growth. This role offers an exciting opportunity to proactively source new brands and products while collaborating with senior management to develop effective strategies. With a focus on market trends and consumer insights, you'll play a key role in expanding the company's strategic brand portfolio. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to make a significant impact in the beauty industry, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in buying, brand management, or sales in Beauty/FMCG.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking required.

Responsibilities

• Source and build a pipeline of brands and products for business growth.
• Evaluate potential brands and technologies, develop strategies and plans.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job Responsibilities:

1. Proactively source and build a strong pipeline of new brands, products, and technologies to drive business growth and expand the group’s strategic brand portfolio.
2. Identify and monitor major local and international trends, including what’s new, bestselling items, consumer insights, industry and competitor mapping & benchmarking, and analysis of market, brand, and product positioning.
3. Work with senior management and teams across the business to evaluate potential new brands, products, and technologies, develop strategies and plans, and support presentations, pitches, negotiations, and successful go-to-market strategies.
4. Foster relationships with internal & external business partners.
5. Manage projects and stakeholders; champion, coordinate, and oversee processes from prospect to launch; track and report progress.
6. Implement various strategic initiatives.

Requirements:

1. Passionate about beauty.
2. High initiative, goal-oriented, and solution-focused.
3. Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline.
4. Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in buying, brand management, sales, or consulting, preferably in Beauty / FMCG / Retail and E-commerce.
5. Strong commercial acumen, analytical and strategic thinking.
6. Project management, time management, and problem-solving skills; pitching and negotiating skills preferred.
7. Verbal, written, and presentation skills.
8. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
9. Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Company Overview:

Hair & Beauty Services 101-1,000 employees. Listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad since March 2004, EIG is one of the market leaders in the beauty and wellness industry in ASEAN and Hong Kong, with over 30 years of experience in the industry.

EIG is the exclusive distributor of Dermalogica, the number one professional skin care brand worldwide, in Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines, and is also the exclusive supplier to Vietnam and Cambodia.

EIG is also the exclusive distributor for Davines professional hair care products in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, as well as Tisserand aromatherapy and beauty products in 10 countries across ASEAN and Hong Kong.

EIG develops and distributes its own Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) skin care brand – Clinelle, which is distributed through pharmacies and high-traffic retail outlets throughout Malaysia and Hong Kong.

EIG owns and operates 70 corporate outlets comprising 52 AsterSpring skin care salons and 18 retail kiosks in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand. Today, AsterSpring is one of the leaders in professional skin care salons in Asia with millions of faces treated over 30 years.