As a business, The Coca-Cola Company is constantly evolving - we develop new products, acquire great brands and pioneer new ways of doing things. We sell four of the world's top five non-alcoholic sparkling drinks and 3,600+ products in over 200 countries. Working here is more than working for the global beverage leader, it's an opportunity to be a part of something that can positively impact the world. We're accelerating our momentum to become a Total Beverage Company by putting people at the heart of our business and everything we do. **Job summary** The role of this position is to lead creative strategy and content delivery in marketing team, across global/regional/local brands from Flavored Sparkling and Energy in Japan, including but not limited to Sprite, Fanta, Dr. Pepper, Canada Dry, and Real Gold. + To lead the development of consumer/market insight, brand communication strategy/ core propositions, and world-class executions + To ensure that the Company has best-in-class agency partners, stewarding agency relationship - scope of work, rule of engagement, key deliverables and priorities, tracking against milestones, managing budgets.  + To help guide the development of integrated communications programs and plans (e.g., digital programs, immediate consumption programs, PR programs, etc.) to reflect and amplify the core creative idea, values, voice, personality and executional pillars.  **What You'll Do for Us:** + **Guardian of brand health & communication:** Define opportunities for brand building, and lead the strategy & plan development of Brand architecture, brand edge evolution, leading-edge campaign communication strategy/ Core creative idea/ execution planning, to unlock future brand growth and excite consumers to build Brand Love (i.e. Equity) and Brand Value (Transactions, Weekly+ Consumers, Baskets) + **Role model in setting-up, innovating, designing, and implementing new way of working , operation, and eco-system in the organization** + **Build a strong NETWORKING organization to deliver high quality plans, resolving the constructive conflicts** 1) Partners with cross-functional team (including but not limited to Design, Connections, Consumer & Shopper Engagement, Digital, Media, Experiential), and external stakeholders (e.g. customers, bottlers, suppliers/ agencies) to come up with best and most innovative solution for consumer communication & experiences with the brand in fluid forms of content amplified at multiple connection points2) Work closely with the Global category community network to ensure local market dynamics are well reflected in global creative strategy development as well as to synergize with other markets for bigger enterprise-wise contribution with the scale, efficiency and expertise3) Agency Management/ evaluation/ Selection - manage deliverables of all agencies relative to key milestones; steward account, production and creative partners to ensure clarity and quality of deliverables, understanding of key priorities, milestones, budgets, legal and other system requirements; conduct upfront negotiations of fees based on scope of work and establish co-authored rules of engagement; review work of and relationships with agencies; determine opportunities for getting best-in-class talent, either through changes in current agencies or new agency pipelines **Qualifications & Requirements** + BA Degree qualified. Preferable Business/Marketing/Communication/Media Major + +/-10 years of marketing and/or creative agency experience (Account, planning, Creative), with big global brands AND emerging local brands: Proven experience in leading campaign with holistic consumer marketing experience; market/business diagnostics, consumer in-depth insight identification, communication architecture strategy, campaign design/development, communication/ creative development (incl. digital) + Intuitive understanding of the 'soul' of brands-their ownable territories, their 'power-bases', the dimensions that represent the brand's arsenal, in competition context and consumer languages + Global communication skill, Fluent verbal and written English & Japanese + Proven track record of leading complex projects with multiple brands x senior stakeholders + Proven track record to set or lead a new process & organization + Mindset & Behavioral attitude: Creative & Innovative (out-of-box), Positivity, Resilience, Empowerment, Influencing others/ strong interpersonal skills, Consumer empathy, strategic visioning, ability to establish trust and build partnership across teams and geographies, open minded and curious, Responsible with discipline **What We Can Do For You:** + **Exposure to World Class Leaders** : Availability to global technology leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging technologies and techniques. + **Brand Reputation** : You'll have the opportunity to work with over 200+ brands worldwide. + **Challenging Work** : Our unique system offers constant opportunities to develop world-class skills and the opportunities to grow and develop global brands. Join us in our journey to refresh the world and make a difference. Apply today! **Skills:** Media Planning; Leadership; Creative Process; Analytical Thinking; Consumer Segmentation; Quantitative Research; Digital Media Strategy; Competitive Assessments; Marketing Strategies; SWOT Analysis; Group Problem Solving; Brand Positioning; Social Media Strategies; Brand Architecture Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15 Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.