Mission: efficient launch of the Korean BB Cream brand in Taiwan, catch up on the existing competition and establish its leadership in Taiwan by building a "Star" brand with a high profile.
Scope: 20 SKUS
Overall Achievement : Skin 79 became the No. 1 BB Cream in Taiwan within the first year of launch (Source : AC Nielsen)
Achievements:
The building of a "Star" brand with a high profile :
Press Conference in Luxy, with Star Celebrity Jolin and over 200 attendants, on April 18, 2010
With an advertising agency, successfully create the brand's image in-sync with Jolin's and refresh the look of the brand with the same tempo as Jolin for each product launch, in the BB Cream market which is very fast moving
simple and yet striking brand slogans : "1 Skin79 sold every 7 seconds" and "Skin79, the Korean BB Queen"
Effective Sampling strategy : mini BB Creams at 7-11 stores
Low-budget Web activities: over 72,000 participants in 18 days!
Successful launch of 14 SKU's(3 product lines), in 7 months - including registration, marketing and sales coordination
Distribution Achievement :
Merchandising : a quick renewal of the POS materials, including Promotional Packs, with high visual impact, for each launch
Examples : design and material used (flashing light, Gift Box ) Effective sales increase of +20% to +30% for each campaign
Training to the store staff : product knowledge, sales speech, FAQ's
Analysis : effective analysis from importation, to the stock level, to the final sell-out status
Expansion of distribution from Cosmed to Watsons and other Beauty chain stores
Achievements:
Coordinating with sales and marketing teams to improve quality of work
Building up systematic analysis reports for department head to enhance operation
Kobayashi Product Manager 2008.4 - 2009.3
Mission: rejuvenate the brand's star product line of Cooling Sheets by reworking a new communication and creating new Marketing activities for consumers and key retailers. Scope: 12 SKUS
Achievements:
Optimized Media Operations :
Focused communication on BabyHome for the Target Audience by organizing series of events on the internet
Intensify the number of advertorials, to educate consumers on the concept of self-care in using the products, via Q&A and auto-questionnaires
Localize Communication of the key visual and "de-seasonalize" the products by offering product answers all year long
Focus on existing key accounts for the brand and re-establish a close cooperation with the concerned sales managers
Outstanding merchandising displays - differentiation versus competition
Design of promotion packages on a seasonal basis
Sales increase of over +52% in 2008
Study on channel expansion and Design specific marketing actions for to 3 major chains (Watsons / Your Chance / Woodpeckers) in 2009
Nature Made Product Manager 2006.8-2009.3
Mission: launch the US Food Supplements market leader in Taiwan and build its foundations through optimized coordination of Marketing and Sales operations.
Scope: 20 SKUS
Achievements:
Press Conference Grand Launch in Taiwan on October 24, 2006 Created the original script of the Brand story in Chinese (still used today) Product Registrations
Optimized media investments (TV, Press, Internet) according to the target audience
Systematic use of Key Opinion Leaders (pharmacist and nutritionist) in Media and POS Communication to enhance brand equity via health professionals
TV Advertorials and Creative web events to create brand awareness and educate consumers on food supplements
TVCF : script adaptation and campaign coordination
Achieved awareness: Nature Made= No.1 brand from the USA
Close cooperation with Key Accounts to optimize POS Actions:
Training : Product Training to the store staff in interactive and practical ways Training : Visual Aid and Communication tools for the sales team
Merchandising : Systematic floor displays deployed in all 250 Cosmed within
1.5 months
Trade Marketing : Design of Promotion activities offered according to the season and campaign theme
Performance Analysis on weekly basis (SWOT, Competitors, Sell-out) The sales of Cosmed increased for over +150% during the 1st year