Job Title: International Associate Manager Department: International Location: San Francisco, CA Employee Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Summary:

The International Associate Manager’s primary role is to ensure that the International region needs are supported at the Corporate Office. The International Department is the main conduit between the International Markets and the Corporate office. This position primary focus is to communicate on behalf of the Markets in terms of Marketing, Forecasting/Planning, Product Development, Visual Merchandising, and Finance.

Essential duties and requirements:

Support the markets in terms of Operational Marketing, Global Branding, Visual Merchandising, Training, and Forecasting (ILP). Continue to improve the flow of communication between Asia and corporate office.

Operational Marketing

• Forecasting of new product launches, launch support, and follow up on timely shipments.
• Create, update and communicate international seasonal marketing plans and launch platforms.
• Communicate new product information and updates to all markets.
• Provide all international markets with the tools required to forecast launch quantities and conduct retailer
presentations: comps, color swatches, product shots, creative boards, product marketing and training briefs, etc.)
• Recommend price positioning guidelines on new products in collaboration of International Director.
• Track international assortments and pricing.
• Execution, data compilation of Intranet and all international communication for specified region.

Creative Services/Visual Merchandising

• Manage all Creative Service requests and ensure they are provided to the markets in an efficient and timely manner
• Ensure the global execution of brand identity in terms of merchandising, counter design, and visual
• Prepare new door visual guidelines and merchandising elements
• Coordinate the design and production of market-specific POS material (posters, transparencies, new product update units, etc.)
• Forecast new launch POS material requirements and ensure that global production covers all markets needs

Logistics Center

• Follow-through product registration process for each market with Regulatory team.
• Communicate inventory watch lists to all markets and work with Materials team to ensure that international basic replenishment needs are met.

Wholesale

• Assist all markets in forecasting new product launch quantity. Ensure that global launch quantities cover all market needs.
• Generate and distribute international retail sales reports (market monthly report, new product sell-through report, top 50 ranking etc.).
• Update the Master Allocation Sheet based on ILP confirmation.

Ecommerce/IT

• Coordinate any market IT needs
• Communicate US DM schedule to markets

Finance

• Manage all invoicing for catalogs, shipments, and any counter support materials.
• Ensure shipment goals are maintained.
• Inform Finance of any price increase updates.
• Assist International Manager in budget planning and revision process.

Creative

• Provide product development recommendations to corporate team based on market knowledge
• Customize quarterly catalogs to each international market (copy translation, assortment, pricing, etc.).  Manage the estimate and invoicing process.
• Coordinate the design of market-specific consumer material (brochures, mailers, etc.).

Other

• Manage ad-hoc projects and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Ability to significantly impact retail sales by assessing business opportunities, creating product ideas, developing marketing strategies, and following through to in-store execution through productive internal and market partnerships.   
• Open-minded nature and adaptability to new cultures
• International marketing and sales experience
• Good interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial, self starter
• Strong persuasive and negotiation skills.
• Experience in a creative environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Powerpoint)
• Experience in travel retail or with distributors
• Foreign language in French or Mandarin is a plus
• 2-3 years of international experience
• Some international travel may be required

How To Apply:

Send or Email your resume, cover letter, and/or any other relevant materials to:
starsearch@benefitcosmetics.com
685 Market Street 7th Floor
San Francisco CA 94105

In your cover letter, please be sure to address the following questions:
1) The job for which you are applying
2) The date you are available to start
3) The reason you want to work with us
4) How you heard about us