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We are looking for a dynamic and forward thinking Associate Manager, Marketing Commercialization (Innovation) to join our Marketing Commercialization team within the APAC region. In this role, you will drive marketing strategies that fuel new product development, emerging technologies, and breakthrough innovations. You will combine creativity, consumer insights, and commercial understanding to influence our pipeline and deliver meaningful innovations that resonate with customers across ASEAN. This position reports to the Manager, Marketing Commercialization and offers the opportunity to shape regional innovation strategy, strengthen cross functional collaboration, and elevate best practice commercialization across markets.
Job Responsibility
Lead Innovation & NPD Excellence
Champion the ASEAN New Product Development (NPD) process, guiding teams, inspiring ideation, and ensuring alignment across milestones
Break friction points to accelerate impactful pre‑scoping and innovation discovery
Ensure in‑flight projects stay committed to aligned NS, DPM, FADs, and MEAs
Drive best‑in‑class launch excellence for new innovations—not just meeting launch dates, but maximizing market impact
Build a strong pipeline through 3X innovation commitment with a “fewer, bigger, better” mindset
Partner with third‑party manufacturers to develop true whitespace innovation opportunities
Collaborate Across Cross‑Functional Teams
Work closely with MIM, RD&E, CIBA, and Sales teams to ensure seamless integration of innovation and commercialization strategies
Measure & Optimize Project Performance
Track, analyze, and report campaign performance, ROI, and customer engagement to refine future initiatives
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
Master's/MBA preferred
5–7 years of commercial experience (Sales, Trade Marketing, or Marketing)
3–5 years of FMCG innovation or new product development experience
Strong understanding of the FMCG environment and a passion for innovation
Excellent organizational, multitasking, and prioritization abilities