Job Description:
Job Title
Connected Commerce Media LeadSegment / Business Unit
Mars Japan
Country / Site
Japan
Job Function
Connected Commerce
Expected Job Level
T2
Manager’s Name & Position
Connected Commerce Digital Activation Manager
Date
6/3/2025
Job Purpose/Overview
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Connected Commerce Media Lead will maximize demand sale and profit by identifying, implementing, and analyzing the best online performance, marketing strategies with key local marketplaces such as Amazon as prioritized and also Rakuten and Yahoo
Connected Commerce Media Lead will engage in initiatives to improve promotion ROI and customer experience through activities such as merchandising, digital brand content and product page executions.
Day-to-day operations are to conduct in digital marketing campaigns, search / display advertising, and KPI reporting
Requires ability to clearly define action priorities, roadmaps, and report them to necessary stakeholders in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
Please list the most important and relevant responsibilities
Work and collaborate with key account leads and amazon manager to achieve financial goalsAnalyze data to maximize demand sales and profit by optimizing performance KPIs such as traffic, conversion rates, average customer spend, as well as AD performance KPIsAnalyze sales and consumer behaviors by utilizing AMC as well as internal / external performance measurement toolsCommunicate well with amazon ads team to stay on top of AD trend and make best use of new AD menusOptimize budget spending according to campaign result including non-paidBeing a liaison between sales, marketing and external agencies to effectively execute marketplace-specific needs including merchandising, digital marketing and digital promotional initiativesMake recommendations to continually improve performance in merchandising management and forecastingProvide performance reports to supervisors on weekly and monthly basisLearn and fully understand pet care industry to improve customer experienceAdapt quickly to utilize global & local reporting tools working with digital solution stakeholderResponsible for the forecasted revenueSupport to manage P/L for marketplace for further business expansionTrack sales and AD performance KPIs to prepare insight reportsRun weekly/monthly business meetings to provide reports with key sales, product selling, web KPIs and AD campaign resultsUtilize site analytic tools daily-weekly-monthly to gather sales/user data for periodical reportsLearn and incorporate best practices from the market and global casesBudget effectively to meet targeted ROI and key KPIs including acquisition and retentionDevelop strategy and launch exclusive products cooperating with stakeholdersUnderstand full funnel digital marketing approach and work close with marketing teamDevelop plans and execute non-paid marketing initiatives such as SEOSupervise and monitor all site activities and product page developing processAssure site experience quality by conducting UI/UX testing where applicableCollect and analyse consumer voices to maximize their shopping experienceContext and Scope
Explain how the job gets done and the way it operates within the team and with stakeholders
・30%: Digital advertising planning, data analysis, negotiation
・30%: Attend meetings to provide strategic input to help drive alignment and outcomes
・20%: Reporting periodical performance reports to stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations.
・15%: Accelerate non-paid marketing plannings and executions
・5%: Seek for technical solutions and acquiring appropriate support
Job Specifications/Qualifications
State the preferred education, knowledge, skills and experience this position requires. State the physical and/or mental requirements for the role (e.g. stand for x hours, lift x weight, concentration on repetitive tasks).
Note: May differ from the current job holder’s own skills and experience.
Education & Professional Qualifications
3+yeas eCommerce and marketplace business experienceKnowledge / Experience
Understanding digital commerce frameworksSelf-starter mentality with the high ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.Understanding digital solutions and productsHighly analytical to provide business insights and quickly taking actions.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively identify key issues and lead actionable solution development.Native Japanese / Business level EnglishBasic knowledge for Google Analytics and MA/CDPExcellent PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Key Mars Leadership Competencies (4-6)
Refer to the Mars Talent and Development Library
Note: competencies selected should be job related
Strategic mindset (33)Tech savvy (35)Action oriented (2)Manages ambiguity (3)Courage (10)Collaborative (6)Key Functional Competencies & Technical Skills (3-5)
Refer to the Mars Talent and Development Library
Distinguish any preferred competences at the end of the list & notate them as “preferred”
Customer FocusPriority SettingPlanningReporting.
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Financial / Budget Impact
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Team Size
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This is an individual contributor role and does not have any direct reports
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