Sales and Marketing Assistant Manager - APAC

Rare Beauty; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A cosmetics company in Singapore seeks a detailed-oriented Sales and Marketing Assistant Manager. This full-time role requires at least 5 years of experience in sales or retail marketing within the beauty industry. The candidate will assist the APAC Brand Director and support various marketing initiatives. Strong communication skills and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and Adobe Creative Software are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of sales and/or retail marketing experience in Beauty/Fashion/Lifestyle industries.
• Experience working with Beauty retailers is a plus.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach with an appropriate sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Support the APAC Brand Director on ad’hoc requests.
• Assist in go-to-market execution for potential new markets or retailers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customer partners and vendors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Creative problem-solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Sales and Marketing Assistant Manager - APAC

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Rare Beauty, based in El Segundo, aims to break down unrealistic standards of perfection. Here at Rare Beauty, we place purpose and social impact at the heart of everything we do—from the products we make to the community we create. We empower our team and our community to challenge beauty norms by shaping positive conversations about self-acceptance and mental health. We promote self-acceptance and give people the tools they need to feel less alone in the world. Our mission is to help everyone celebrate their individuality by redefining what beautiful means.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Sales and Marketing Assistant Manager APAC is highly organized, able to prioritize and enjoys a fast-paced work environment in the beauty industry. This position will support the Retail Team and report to the APAC Brand Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist APAC Brand Director on ad’hoc requests (from retailers or local markets)
• Assist on doors expansion strategy and coordinate with Visual Merchandising Team
• Assist in go-to-market execution for potential new markets or retailers
• Create and maintain organizational templates, APAC calendars and trackers and side by sides as directed by Retail leadership team
• Review APAC category and product sales regularly; propose and execute action plans for improved core/focus SKU performance
• Work with global Retail Marketing team to develop, define strategies for sampling, sets, product assortment by retailer according to local needs
• Recommend set and promotional programs (locally relevant); monitor and report success and ROI
• Contribute to customer selling presentations, retail team (beauty advisors) briefings and business reviews decks
• Partner with Retail Marketing team to evaluate brand merchandising for APAC accounts to ensure brand is represented at the highest levels
• Support Retail leadership team in creating sales, marketing and educational programs that help drive in-store and online sales
• Support the team with administrative tasks including ordering and shipping out samples and project management
• Collaborate with global Visual Merchandising team on experiential projects execution such as launchpads, front of store tables etc.
• Manage creative briefs, production & delivery of in-store promotional collaterals
• Manage Visual Merchandising maintenance requests
• Submit retailer assortments, animations, promotional markdown requests in retailers’ brand portals
• Support market week presentation for all retailers with cross functional teams, including but not limited to securing comps & ordering market week gratis
• Use out-of-the-box thinking and trend research to contribute to team meetings and brainstorming sessions
• Look for ways to improve processes and communicate recommendations to the Global Retail Team
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with all customer partners, vendors, and internal Rare Beauty team members
• Additional responsibilities as required

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or higher with specialization in business administration, marketing, retail marketing, sales or related field
• Minimum 5 years of sales and/or retail marketing experience in Beauty/Fashion/Lifestyle industries
• Experience working with Beauty retailers is a plus (Sephora, Department Stores)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
• Strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Team player that works well with others
• Ability to think ahead, anticipate opportunities and challenges
• Creative and resourceful, good problem solver
• Self-motivated and proactive approach with an appropriate sense of urgency
• Experience in consumer products and/or ecommerce, notably cosmetics or beauty
• Candidates must be punctual, professional, positive, polished, and passionate about beauty!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• International travel may be required

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Marketing

Industries

• Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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