About the role
Position: Marketing Manager – Personal Care (Asia)
Location: Seoul, South Korea / APAC Coverage
This role is a core commercial leadership position within the Personal Care business, responsible for driving strategy, growth, and portfolio management across the Asia region.
It is not a traditional marketing communications role.
The position owns business strategy, growth pipeline management, pricing and profitability, and key customer engagement, working closely with Sales, R&D, and global/regional stakeholders to lead the mid- to long-term growth of the Personal Care business in Asia.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the Asia Personal Care business strategy and annual operating plans
- Translate corporate strategy into regional business plans, budgets, and quarterly forecasts
- Support and drive the sales organization to achieve monthly and quarterly revenue targets
- Partner with Marketing Specialists, R&D, and Sales to identify new business opportunities and manage the growth pipeline
- Own pricing strategy and manage margin and profitability
- Lead market intelligence, including market sizing, supply-demand analysis, and competitive landscape assessment
- Analyze regional market trends and derive strategic business implications
- Identify product line-extension opportunities and support evaluation of potential M&A targets
- Engage directly with key customers for new product introduction, LTA discussions, and new business development
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience , with at least 5 years in the Personal Care industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred)
- Experience in business strategy, commercial strategy, and B2B marketing
- Strong analytical capabilities with data-driven decision-making mindset
- Proficiency in business-level English communication
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in cosmetic ingredients or specialty chemicals
- Experience in strategy consulting, marketing strategy, or portfolio management
- Strong understanding of pricing, margin management, and P&L-driven decision-making
- Experience working with Asia markets or within global matrix organizations
👉 This is a Business Leader–track marketing role, not a traditional brand or communications position.
If this opportunity aligns with your background or career direction, feel free to reach out via LinkedIn message for a confidential discussion.
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