Manager, External Communication & Social Media / US Big FMCG manufacture

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Job details

Company overview

We are the Japanese subsidiary of a U.S.-based international food company, widely operating in the fields of food, pet care, and snacks. We are particularly known for our chocolates, candies, and pet foods. We offer a range of internationally recognized brands to the domestic market, including colorful chocolate candies, snack bars, and pet foods. We are committed to product quality and strive to enhance customer satisfaction while emphasizing sustainable business practices. Specifically, we actively engage in environmental protection and social contribution activities, aiming to coexist harmoniously with local communities. To meet consumer needs, we continuously pursue the development of new products and the improvement of our services.

Responsibilities

Are you passionate about crafting engaging social media strategies for beloved brands?An american global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products is seeking a creative and experienced Social Media Marketing Manager to join our close-knit team and lead external communications across our confectionery and pet food portfolio in Japan.In this role, you'll have the opportunity to shape how the company connects with consumers online, developing and executing dynamic strategies across social media platforms.They offer a collaborative and flexible work environment where you can bring your best self (and even your pet!) to the office 2-3 days a week.If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and a proven track record in social media marketing, we encourage you to apply!

• Create strategic external communication strategy and execute external communication program to promote this company as a corporate brand. Expose company’s unique culture and initiatives as employer of choice.
• Support brand PR activities working with Marketing team.
• Protect corporate reputation and minimize business risk by handling social media issues and other corporate reputation risk. This includes handling PRIMPs, CALM and recalls.
• Utilize social media for corporate brand building working with P&O and other functions.
• Bring social media capability into organization by promoting guideline, training, etc.
• Lead and support purpose related programs. This includes continue and improve their sponsorship the school project to bet utilize their sponsorship.

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Excellent communication (both written & verbal) in fluent Japanese and English.
• High level of project management capability and experience.
• Excellent PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Over 8 years of experience in external communication, brand building, social media and crisis communication.
• Experience in planning and leading external communication programs.
• Experience in utilizing social media for brand building.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English and Japanese.
• Business acumen to understand what’s important for the business.
• Strategic thinking and ability to drive multi-task.

Salary

10 - 14 million yen

Location

Tokyo