Assistant Manager/ Manager, Marketing

About Us

Established over a hundred years ago, Takasago is a global leading company in the flavour and fragrance industry, having developed flavours and fragrances for some of the world's most successful manufacturers of foods, beverages, fine fragrances, home, and personal care products.

For over 35 years, we have been a leading industrial producer of L-Menthol, using our core technology, asymmetric synthesis.

This technology enables us to produce unique, novel, and nature-identical aroma ingredients, and in addition, to manufacture pharmaceutical intermediates, functional materials, and other fine chemicals.

Takasago Group maintains offices, production sites, and R&D centers in twenty-seven countries and regions.

We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Marketing Manager to join our Regional Marketing Fragrance Division — someone who is passionate about fragrances and thrives on identifying opportunities, shaping them into compelling concepts, and driving impactful market strategies. This role is ideal for a creative yet analytical professional who can balance innovation with execution.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity, evidence-based insights, and market leadership.
• Gain exposure to diverse markets and global collaboration.
• Drive projects that blend artistry, science, and consumer understanding.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping concepts that delight clients and achieve business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Opportunity Translation: Spot emerging trends and consumer needs, and transform them into marketable concepts that resonate with target audiences.
• Sales Partnership: Support the sales function to achieve ambitious growth and revenue targets through strategic marketing initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Creative Fragrance Development, Perfumery, R&D, Consumer Insights and Market Research to bring projects to life.
• Innovation Leadership: Proactively respond to market shifts with fresh, out-of-the-box ideas that meet client objectives and elevate brand positioning.
• Regional Market Expertise: Leverage deep knowledge of consumer psyche, retail climate, product development, market potential, and competitive landscape across diverse regional markets.
• Global Communication: Ensure seamless communication with regional Southeast Asia affiliates and global counterparts to align strategies and share best practices.
• AI Integration: Apply AI tools and applications to enhance consumer insights, optimize campaigns, and accelerate innovation.

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of fragrance and cosmetic ingredient
• Preferably with 5 - 10 years marketing experience in Fragrance, FMCG and Cosmetic or related industries.
• Creative, highly motivated and dynamic individual. Strong analytical and creative thinking skills — able to turn insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, both regional and global. Good communication and presentation skill to deliver a strong compelling concept/ idea to our clients
• Good initiative and interpersonal skills. Passion for innovation and responsiveness to evolving market needs.
• Able to work independently and able to travel
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and other product design software
• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse functions and cultures.
• Familiarity with AI applications in marketing and product development.