Career Opportunities in Asia

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Marketing / Merchandising

Marketing/Merchandising specialist with international experience gained in New York, Paris and Hong Kong, in blue-chip companies including Clarins, S.T. Dupont, Louis Vuitton and at boutique merchandising expert Cyrk, I have developed my skills in managing project from its conceptual phase to execution, including creation and implementation of marketing strategies, budget management and agency communication.

Work Preferences

Desired Salary
35,000 - 45,000 HKD per month  
Availability
Immediately  
Desired Job Type
Full Time  
Can Travel for Work
A Lot  
Highest Education Level
Masters Degree  
Current Location
Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong SAR  
Willing to relocate?
Yes
Residency / Visa
Authorised to work in Hong Kong SAR

Skills and Experience

Category Yrs. Exp. Until
Advertising & Marketing Marketing Assistant / Coordinator 2 2008  
  Product Development / Management 3 2008  
Merchandising / Purchasing Merchandiser - Garmets 2 2008  
  Merchandiser - General 2 2008  
  Merchandiser - Promotion / Premiums 2 2008  

Employment History

Job Title
Program Development Supervisor
Industry
Other
07/2006 to Current
Cyrk Inc. - Program Development Supervisor, Hong Kong                          
US globally leading company in the promotional products industry, www.cyrk.com

  • Responsible for a team of 14 merchandisers in Hong Kong and Shenzhen

 

  • Management of global merchandise collection (headwear, outerwear, shirts, lady’s and kid’s specific references, golf, office, drink ware, timepieces, knives, accessories and promotional items) under licensee (Caterpillar and General Motors Brands) in Asia Pacific, European and Middle East markets

 

  • Responsible for conception and production of all marketing measures for five global brands: Caterpillar, Chevrolet, Hummer, Corvette and Cadillac including:
    • Conception: development of marketing brief for creative team
    • Merchandising: purchasing, product development & design/layout of POS furniture/Shop-in-shop, solving technical problems and improving the product’s quality to shipment
    • Pricing: calculating, preparing and issuing customer quotation, price and terms negotiation
    • Print: product photo shooting, catalog layout and production, flyer conception

 

  • Provide clients with creative selling solutions through branded merchandise programs, incentive programs, service awards, and custom products

 

  • Update marketing plans on a quarterly basic with latest financial forecast

 

  • Production of reports of sales activities and results, competitive issues and problem identification

 

  • Manage internal day-to-day the communication (HK and China sales team) and with countries/markets (Japan, Australia, Europe and Middle East) to ensure specific needs have been targeted and new product developments have been understood and agreed

 

  • Sourcing new suppliers through participation at trade fairs and events


Job Title
Men's Leather Goods Product Manager
Industry
Retail
05/2005 to 06/2006
Louis Vuitton - Men’s Leather Goods Product Manager, Paris                                
French luxury fashion and leather goods brand, one of the main divisions of LVMH Group,  www.louisvuitton.com
                                       
  • Led permanent men’s leather goods lines (‘Taiga’, ‘Damier Geant’ & ‘Utah’)

 

  • Development & launch of a new line ‘Nomade’

 

  • Creative conception of the 2007 diaries: refills, new covers design and sizes and packaging

 

  • Launch of new cases for technological instruments (iPod, PSP & B&O products)

 

  • Development of sales tools (sales points and guidelines, product description, leaflet)

 

  • Collated and analyzed worldwide monthly sales in preparation to identify result and evolution of each product line

 

  • Identify potential new products / brand extension opportunities based on anticipating consumers future needs

 

  • Managed the communication with foreign group subsidiaries to introduce new concepts and products (presentations and shipment of samples)
Job Title
Hard Goods Product Manager Assistant
Industry
Retail
04/2004 to 04/2005
S.T. Dupont - Hard Goods Product Manager Assistant, Paris                                      
French master goldsmiths, lacquerers and trunk makers since 1872, www.st-dupont.com

  • Developed and launched the 2005 limited edition ‘Medicis’ including products (pens, pocket lighter, table lighter and desk clock) and packaging in the continuation of the “decorative arts of the world” theme.
    • Led discussions on type of art, name collection and number of pieces
    • Brief artistic director (history, type of product, pictures to inspire the creativity)
    • Work with creative department to define shapes, colors, materials to be tested
    • Contact several suppliers (Europe & Asia) to find the cost effective material
    • Control feasibility and quality of produced samples
    • Writing of leaflet and instructions notice
    • Management of global implementation

 

  • Developed improve packaging for some existing products

 

  • Conducted market research for cigar accessories line and priori to launch of the men jewellery line and for future target market for watches

 

  • Production of key strategy documents and presentations to be presented to the trade

 

  • Creation of product catalogs with price list for 2005

Qualifications

Completed Institution Degree / Qualification
2004 La Sorbonne University - Paris Master Degree in Sales & Marketing  
2003 Dauphine University - Paris BA in Finance