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Joann Ma Pui Ying

Summary

Marketing professional with 20 years of experience in multiple marketing functions and brand management across B2B and B2C sectors. Proven track record in strategic planning and driving growth through effective 4Ps strategies. Strong leader with a focus on coaching teams to achieve collaborative success and meet market demands.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Manager

Forton Enterprises Limited (Vinda Paper Industrial (HK) Co Limited)
04.2016 - Current

Brands:

  • Tissue Brands: Tempo, Vinda
  • Incontinence Care Brands: TENA, Dr P
  • Baby Brand: Libero

Dual Role:

1) Regional team - North Asia (HK, TW, KR).)

2) HK Marketing team lead of Personal Care

Team Management:

  • Team Structure: Lead a total of 4 teams with 9 subordinates, including 4 Senior Brand Managers (SBMs):
  • Regional Team: Marketing Innovation Team
  • Regional Team: Korea Marketing Team
  • HK Marketing Team: TENA Team
  • HK Marketing Team: Dr P Team

Regional Marketing Role (North Asia: HK, TW, KR)

  • Strategic Planning: Formulate and execute strategic branding and marketing plans to support North Asia markets, collaborating closely with local marketing teams and ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
  • Corporate Alignment: Align marketing operations with global corporate direction and guidelines, ensuring consistency across regions.
  • Market Research: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify business opportunities and trends, leveraging insights to inform strategic decisions.
  • Product Development Leadership: Lead product development projects, coordinating with product teams for successful product launches and ensuring alignment with market demands.
  • Financial Management: Oversee P&L management, topline reviews, and EBITDA analysis to drive profitability and effective resource allocation.

HK Marketing Personal Care Team Leadership

  • Marketing Implementation: Develop, implement, and monitor brand marketing plans that encompass ATL (TVC, Print, Digital) and BTL promotions, as well as PR events, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives for both B2C and B2B business.
  • New Product Lifecycle Oversight: Oversee the entire new product development lifecycle, including packaging design, product innovation, insights, and positioning to align with brand strategy.
  • Stakeholder Liaison: Collaborate with internal teams and external parties for all ATL and BTL marketing developments, including research initiatives.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyze brand and product performance, market trends, and competitive benchmarks, using data to inform strategic adjustments.
  • Financial Oversight: Conduct regular P&L reviews and topline performance assessments, ensuring marketing strategies contribute to overall financial health and growth.

Brand Manager

Kao (HK) Ltd.
01.2008 - 12.2015

Brands:

  • Skin Care: Biore, Men's Biore, Curel
  • Hair Care: Essential, Asience, Liese
  • Sanitary: Laurier

Responsibilities:

  • Product Oversight: Manage various product categories including hair cleansing, coloring, styling, facial cleansers, dermatology skincare, men’s skincare, and body wash.
  • Performance Management: Oversee brand performance by establishing pricing, promotion, and distribution strategies to achieve optimal results.
  • Collaboration: Work with headquarters on product development and launching strategies to align with brand goals.
  • Marketing Activities: Plan and implement ATL (Above The Line) and BTL (Below The Line) marketing activities, including: Mass TV campaigns, Print and online advertising, Events and shopfront displays
  • Market Analysis: Monitor and analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify opportunities through market research.
  • Sales and Budget Management: Responsible for achieving sales budgets, controlling marketing expenses, and monitoring the P&L of the brands.
  • Team Development: Coach and nurture subordinates, overseeing their work to support team development.

Assistant Supervisor

SOGO HK Co. Ltd.
01.2007 - 12.2008
  • Organize and implement all marketing campaign and events of SOGO department store
  • Handling PR related issues, e.g
  • Media enquiry, press conference etc
  • Preparing promotional materials e.g
  • Weekly newsletter, magazine’s advertorial, seasonal booklet etc

Management Trainee (Marketing Assistant)

IDT Electronic Products Limited
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • As an electronic learning toys manufacturer to provide customer service on assigned overseas sales accounts
  • To co-ordinate with internal departments for daily sales order processing in terms of engineering, production, logistic plans and payment collection
  • To assist OEM projects and promote to current and potential customers
  • Assist in licensing royalty and contract issue

Education

BA(Hons) - Marketing

The H.K. Polytechnic University
01.2005

D.M.H.C. Siu Ming Catholic Secondary School
01.2002

Skills

  • Market analysis
  • CRM management
  • Brand management
  • Product development
  • Campaign execution
  • P&L management

Languages

English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Current Job Information

Notice: 1 month

Current salary: HK$66,100 per month  

Double pay

Discretionary bonus: ~ 2 months' salary

Timeline

Marketing Manager

Forton Enterprises Limited (Vinda Paper Industrial (HK) Co Limited)
04.2016 - Current

Brand Manager

Kao (HK) Ltd.
01.2008 - 12.2015

Assistant Supervisor

SOGO HK Co. Ltd.
01.2007 - 12.2008

Management Trainee (Marketing Assistant)

IDT Electronic Products Limited
01.2005 - 12.2007

BA(Hons) - Marketing

The H.K. Polytechnic University

D.M.H.C. Siu Ming Catholic Secondary School
Joann Ma Pui Ying