Product Specialist - Korea

You will:

• Collaborate with a cross-functional global/local team to execute product strategies and roadmaps for our core product categories: coffee & beverages, food (culinary), CPG, and merchandise
• Analyze category data and product performance regularly, providing visibility to key stakeholders
• Conduct competitive analysis regularly to evaluate current and future trends
• Identify consumer needs and research trends that can inform our local new product development process
• Integrate and align global product strategy into local product management to ultimately deliver on assortment and line plans that ultimately deliver on company business and marketing objectives
• Collaborate with manager and cross-functional teams for the demand planning for new products
• Develop a feedback loop to ensure continuous improvement
• Work closely with various vendors and agencies to ensure high-quality products are delivered on time and on budget
• Manage product launch schedules—with all key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all stages of product creation, launch and forecasts are reliably met

You are:

• A strategic and creative thinker with strong business acumen, ideally with experience in corporate brand or product management
• Up to date on the latest trends in different product categories and consumer experiences
• Knowledgeable about product regulations (eg, imports, label requirements, etc.)
• Analytical and data-driven, with experience in leveraging insights for decision-making
• Experienced in managing branded products within structured organisations (e.g. FMCG, F&B, retail, or related industries)
• Goal oriented; able to drive results and manage complexities
• A leader and great team player who can collaborate with cross-functional teams within the organization, as well as external stakeholders
• Able to thrive in a fast paced environment

You have:

• 3+ years of experience in brand management, product management, or category management within a mid-to-large scale organisation
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• In-depth experience in category management and bench-marking with strong analytical skills
• Proven experience in market analysis, category benchmarking, and product lifecycle management
• Fluency in both English and Korean
• A deep love and respect of delicious coffee and passion for the F&B industry, with professional experience in branded products