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Brand Communications Manager

Job-title: Brand Communications Manager
Location: Tokyo
Specialisation: Consumer Goods / FMCGMarketing & Advertising
Salary: 10.0M ~ 13.0M
Reference: IJB2012158
Job-published: June 29, 2026 14:07

The Brand Communications Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to lead integrated brand communications within a global environment. This position will shape how consumers engage with premium skincare and beauty products, driving impactful campaigns and strengthening brand presence in the Japanese market.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute annual brand communication strategies across public relations, social media, advertising, influencer marketing, and events

  • Lead integrated communication plans for product launches and campaigns, ensuring alignment with global brand guidelines and local market needs

  • Oversee paid media strategies to support brand awareness, customer acquisition, and commercial objectives across online and offline channels

  • Monitor campaign performance, provide reporting to regional stakeholders, and drive continuous optimisation initiatives

  • Manage media relations, influencer engagement programmes, and promotional partnerships while evaluating effectiveness

  • Guide social media content strategy and ensure consistency of brand messaging across digital platforms

  • Manage communication budgets, forecasting, and performance tracking while ensuring compliance with internal policies

  • Collaborate with cross-functional and international stakeholders to localise campaigns and maximise business impact

  • Lead and develop team members, promoting effective project management and collaboration

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

  • Approximately 10 years of experience in brand communications, media, digital marketing, or agency-side account management

  • Proven track record of managing integrated earned, owned, and paid communication campaigns

  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with regional or global stakeholders

  • Background within beauty, luxury, or FMCG environments preferred

  • Strong understanding of consumer trends, visual storytelling, and brand communications

  • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

  • Demonstrated experience in team leadership, coaching, and performance management

  • Strong project management, organisational, and prioritisation abilities

  • Analytical mindset with experience in campaign performance metrics and reporting tools

  • Experience with media planning, agency management, social media platforms, influencer programmes, content production, and budget management

  • Strong copywriting and creative briefing capabilities

  • Knowledge of SEO, SEA, and retention marketing is advantageous

  • Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a global organisation with extensive international collaboration

  • Exposure to regional and global stakeholders across multiple markets

  • Leadership responsibility with direct people management

  • Dynamic and growth-oriented environment supporting professional development and innovation

About the company

A company in the beauty and cosmetics industry, operating on a global scale with a strong presence across multiple markets. The organisation is known for its premium products and collaborative international culture, offering a dynamic environment focused on innovation and growth.