About the Role
Lead the business planning of consumer marketing strategies, co-create promotions and product innovation, and actively implement and steward global programs to maximize profitable, recurring growth and increase the long-term partnership value of The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) brands within the McDonald’s system.
Responsibilities
- Lead the business planning of consumer marketing strategies, co-create promotions and product innovation, and actively implement and steward global programs in alignment with the OU, Business Development Director and McDonald’s.
- Collaborate with TCCC network, TMD International teams and McDonald’s HQ/Top markets as CMO level to co-develop scalable programs and bring thought leadership to drive Value.
- Develop local programs in line with the global beverage growth plan, including core brands, non-carbonated beverages, and innovative new products.
- Act as a subject matter expert in strategically selected projects such as Value, Execution, weekly+ recruitment, portfolio strategy, and global campaigns.
- Steward best practices across the globe.
- Act as a liaison and steward the strategic marketing relationship with senior marketing stakeholders of McDonald’s, TCCC OUs, and TMD.
- Ensure the integration and alignment of TCCC and McDonald’s strategic priorities in the BPs, leveraging best practice, thinking, resources, and capability to drive synergies and results.
- Independently engage and influence Senior McDonald’s Marketing leaders, Global TCCC marketing leadership, OU Marketing, and Senior TMD leadership.
- Provide ongoing mentoring and leadership in the marketing area to the members of the team.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree is required, with a strong preference for a concentration in Marketing or a related field.
- An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of business experience.
- 10 years of hands-on experience in consumer marketing within a dynamic and fast-paced industry.
- Extensive experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).
- Solid understanding of customer management, market dynamics, and business strategies.
- Deep knowledge of the regional business landscape, consumer trends, and operational complexities within both McDonald’s and The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) ecosystems.
- Fluent English communication.
- Other local languages are a plus.
Skills
- Brand Architecture
- Brand Positioning
- Brand Strategy
- Channel Management
- Competitor Analysis
- Creative Briefs
- Digital Media Strategy
- Group Problem Solving
- Marketing Activation
- Marketing Strategies
- People Management
- Shopper Marketing
- Social Media Strategies
- SWOT Analysis
- Team Management
- Leadership & People Management
- Communication & Influence
- Strategic Thinking & Planning
- Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills
- Project & Organizational Management
- Creative & Innovative Mindset
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Consumer Marketing Expertise
Location
- Tokyo, Japan
Work Type
- Individual Contributor
Experience Level
- 10+ years of business experience
- 10+ years of hands-on consumer marketing experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Access to educational platforms
- Coaching, mentoring, and feedback
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- International Experience
- Opportunity to work on international projects with multicultural teams
About the Company
- We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference.
- We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves.
- We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve.
- We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years.
