Reference Code:
112755
Marketing and Communications Director, NEA
Hong Kong, HK, HK
Permanent
MISSION:
- Deliver impactful 360 Marketing, Communications & CRM Strategic Plan for HK, MO, Taiwan & Hainan
- Manage the A&P budget and the MarCom related S&D cost for the brand and ensure best ROI of all investments
- Create desirability for the Brand, strengthen Brand Awareness and Visibility in the region
- Design and conduct brand events to ensure positive Brand and PR exposure
- Design and plan boutique and activations, driving traffic to Boutiques, POS & e-Commerce
- Support Operators on their boutique activations to ensure consistent brand message and quality.
- Create and develop Strategic CRM plan to recruit, retain & re-activate clients and VIC loyalty
- Contribute to the commercial digital strategy and drive digital brand exposure incl social media, press and KOL
- Oversee Trade Marketing Department including store projects planning (within the MarCom team) managing all BTQ and POS projects including Flagship Boutiques, manage store planning part of brand CAPEX
- Sustainability and Environmental awareness internally and ensure Sustainability of MarCom and Store planning projects
RESPONSIBILITIES:
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS:
- Develop the annual MarCom strategic plan together with the MD and deliver the implementation
- Manage A&P budget incl. trade marketing, store CAPEX and PLV planning
- Create local MarCom calendar in partnership with HQ and commercial team.
- Strategic Media Buying (Online, Offline) and content ownership to enhance Brand Visibility
- Media & Advertising, local relevant content creation and KOL/Celebrities collaboration (with the support of Local Media Agency)
- Develop PR activities in line with Brand Strategy and global communication campaign to maximize brand visibility
- Oversee press agency and maintain relationship with key editors and KOLs
- Explore new media opportunities (online & offline)
- Develop e-Com strategy together with the MD and the commercial team to delivery seamless D2C and OTO experience and impactful brand experience across channels
- Ensure strategic visibility on Social Media, digital publications and digital platforms of all commercial partners
- Visual Merchandising, POS Communication & PLV Management
- Oversee planning and implementation of In-Store VM animation ensuring local fit of global guidelines including related POS material forecast and planning
- Provide strategic input to HQ for development of locally impactful animation concepts
- Exploit POS communication opportunities and In-boutique activations in wholesale to maximize brand impact and sales impact
CRM & EVENTS STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION:
- Create and develop Strategic plan to recruit, retain & re-activate clients
- Execute targeted CRM activities (eDM, DM, MMS, eNewsletter) and ensure achievement of KPIs
- Guide team in analyzing CRM Database to implement targeted actions and derive clients’ insights
- Come up with engaging ideas to strengthen client loyalty and help establish and foster strong relationship with Top VVIPs and watch communities
- Explore potential partnership opportunities (Brands, Hotels, Banks,…) to recruit prospects
- Steer creative agency in development of event concepts and deliver implementation with focus on brand experience and driving sales
STORE PLANNING, MAINTENANCE & OTHER:
- Oversee new and existing store projects incl Flagship Boutiques for the region
- Collaborate with HQ architects and provide input on design and plan related CAPEX spending
- Help to explore potential opportunities, communicate with related parties and LL when necessary
- Deliver high visibility, talk of the town exhibitions and pop-ups together with brand HQ and localize concepts when needed
- Oversee local construction companies and sourcing of materials incl. HQ approval process
- Oversee maintenance and repair activities and plan related S&D cost
- Develop and source special gift concepts for local market requirements that are outside of HQ offer (Moon festival, Christmas) aiming to emphasize brand’s storytelling and creation of loyalty
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10 years of strong and solid experience in the Marketing, Communications and CRM field, with a focus on luxury retail sector is a definite advantage.
- Degree holder in marketing, business administration or other related disciplines
- Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving and strong abilities to translate business objectives into actionable marketing plans
- Experience in managing marketing budgets and optimizing ROI
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent leadership skills, ability to inspire and motivate a team, fostering a high-performing environment
- Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin