• Award winning restaurant chain originating from China.
• Leasing Manager to spearhead the brand’s establishment in Singapore.

Leasing Manager (F&B Brand)

about the company

Our client is a well-known restaurant brand, originating from China known for its commitment to quality, and taste, and are in the midst of starting operations here in Singapore. With concrete plans for the future, its objective is to develop new business opportunities and boost its presence in the market. It is looking to build a team of passionate change-drivers who will work closely with the management team to bring the organisation to new heights, and to deliver strong, fast and sustainable growth beyond 2024.

key responsibilities:

• Real Estate Acquisition: Lead efforts to identify and secure prime locations for the brand, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives.
• Stakeholder Network: Leverage established relationships with major landlords, mall developers, and smaller commercial property developers to secure favorable leasing opportunities.
• Site Selection Oversight: Manage site selection, lease reviews, and lease management processes, driving efficiency and supporting the brand’s expansion strategy.
• Market Research: Conduct thorough market studies and feasibility assessments to uncover growth opportunities in new and existing areas.
• Negotiations and Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, government bodies, and property agents to facilitate successful lease negotiations and foster long-term partnerships.
• Strategic Reporting: Develop detailed reports and presentations for management to support decision-making and improve brand visibility in the market.

qualifications and skills:

• A degree in Real Estate, Building, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 8 years of experience in lease management, site selection, and property acquisition.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Chinese speaking stakeholders.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of financial principles, including profit and loss (P&L) analysis.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Singapore’s real estate landscape, with experience in restaurant site selection as a strong advantage.
• Problem-solving mindset with the flexibility to adapt to evolving market conditions.
• Leadership capabilities to inspire and manage high-performing teams, with opportunities for skills development through training.

If you’re ready to take on a dynamic role and contribute to our brand’s growth, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to be a part of our journey.

(EA: 94C3609/ R23112482)

Our Client's British perfume house with long and rich history.

• Basic Salary + Attrative Commission + Allowance
• 5 days work week
• Company Medical Insurance

Our Client's British perfume house with long and rich history. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for an outgoing Fragrance Brand Ambassador to deliver exceptional customer service to customers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a unique one-on-one consultation; cultivate loyal customers by offering professional advice on fragrances
• Deliver high brand knowledge at all time
• Answer client inquiries relating to product and billing on a daily basis
• Follow merchandising guidelines and keep the boutique set up clean and organized at all times.
• Perform various non-selling duties, e.g. receiving merchandise, housekeeping, and inventory control.

The Successful Applicant:

• Passionate & curious to learn about all things fragrances.
• Enthusiastic and ambitious attitude towards achieving personal goals.
• Team player with a positive mindset and pleasant disposition.
• People-oriented and passionate about the fragrance and beauty industry.
• Willingness to work retail shifts on weekends and public holidays.

Registration No: R1325237
EA Licence No: 22C1376

JOB SUMMARY

• Develop strategic overview including planning and pull-through of all Luxury Brand management & marketing initiatives and programs relevant to APEC continent. Luxury Brands for this position refer to Reserve, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis and JW Marriott brands.
• Partner with respective Luxury Brand Leaders at global headquarters, continent and regional/area Luxury resources and/or cross functional discipline - subject matter experts to deliver exceptional on-brand execution to sustain and elevate Marriott’s leading edge as the Luxury Brand Operator in APEC
• Partners with the respective global and continent brand teams to align consumer-facing messaging and drive brand reputation.
• Partners with the respective global, continent, regional/area marketing teams to localize the expression of the brands with full funnel efforts, not limited to PR, advertising, communications, etc. in the respective markets of APEC.
• Partner with the respective global brand teams to align on Luxury Brand proof-points and drive brand awareness / reputation in APEC
• Deliver a strategic Brand plan and integration for Luxury openings (in some instances; conversion hotels) will be a key focus.
• Consistently ensure all Brand activities consider the affiliation of our award-winning Luxury Brands to Marriott Bonvoy travel program.
• Partner with, not limited to, Loyalty, DDO, F&B, GDAP, Feasibility and Development teams to drive stronger understanding and knowledge of what each luxury brand represents, and ultimately increase Brand equity.
• Ensure delivery of efficient and effective media plans to boost the Brand awareness and lift reputation in the long term.
• Work with regional, area and hotel operations teams to ensure exceptional delivery of guest experience that creates consistent Brand preference, market share and topline performance.
• Works with area marketing teams to develop effective continent and country/market level marketing programs that continuously drive brand awareness, preference, market share and topline performance
• Understand and activate relevant Brand Partnerships that enhance Brand Positioning, resulting in stronger Brand equity.
• Owner and Approver of Brand photography, contents and assets in continent.
• Acts as the Brand Leader and coordinates on-brand solutions with key stakeholders

SCOPE
Responsible for the management & marketing of the luxury brands; as determined by the VP:

• Luxury brands APEC
• Key project facilitation and integration across APEC
• Liaison between global, continent and regional operations, as well as Brand marketing teams
• Luxury openings

CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience

• Hotel operations experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior Luxury brand management experience and marketing knowledge is an advantage.
• Eight or more years of management experience, supervising and mentoring staff; international work experience strongly preferred.
• Languages: Proficiency in English and Chinese
• Knowledge of collaboration efforts with global brand management team is preferred
• Experience with establishing and managing budgets.
• Experience in managing and directing strategic partners / agencies / vendors. Demonstrated relationship marketing skills a must.
• Experience in partnering efforts with global brand management and marketing teams is strongly preferred.
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and work with cross-functional teams in support of specific business priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to take complex projects and efforts from conception to successful execution.
• Ability to solve problems quickly, think creatively, and satisfy Internet speed-to-market requirements.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
• Experience working with associates/ vendors/ customers in remote locations and international markets (multiple time zones).
• Strong team player and ability to foster relationships and collaborate across disciplines

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Projects and Priorities

• Collaborate with Senior Director - Brand Marketing, to develop a robust full-year marketing plan that prioritizes Brand presence and accomplish desired outcomes for the luxury brands. Ensure alignment with VP-Brand and Global Brand Leaders.
• Provides direction and assistance to other team members regarding MILUX projects to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Thinks creatively and practically to develop, plan, and implement new Brand programming or initiatives.
• Understand and able to deliver strategic reporting and presentations, etc. as requested.
• Provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness of processes or programs.
• Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders.
• Supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

Brand Strategy & Planning

• Partners with key stakeholders on key openings and focus hotels within the Luxury brand portfolio
• Educates/communicates on brand strategy, positioning, voice, strategic pillars and competitive environment.
• Educates/communicates consumer insights
• Co-lead strategic Brand partnerships through criteria rating to deliver desired outcomes.
• Acts as the advocate of the Luxury brands in continent.

Brand Performance & Development

• Pulls through global brand strategies while ensuring alignment to APEC and market specific objectives
• Responsible for the effective pull-through and localization of new brand management, marketing or partnerships initiatives in APEC
• Partners with VP Marketing, Brand Management and AVPs and area teams to ensure owner community and other key stakeholders are well informed with regular brand & marketing updates.
• Constantly monitor brand performance and develop appropriate actions with the relevant cross function teams to achieve the brand and continent objectives

Operations & Culture

• Responsible to communicate regular brand updates and Brand education to the field and hotels.
• Work closely with properties and regional/area operations to ensure on-brand implementation of brand operating standards, procedures, and brand programs.
• Manage luxury onboarding processes and calendar for General Managers and key stakeholders.
• Provide opening brand support for all new hotels prior to countdown, coordinates with Regional/Area Directors of Operations and Marketing to ensure all branded elements of luxury openings, opening countdown, Consumer Ops support etc. are executed on brand.
• Provide guidance to hotel opening teams to ensure branded critical path document for openings and conversions are developed and maintained.
• Manage the process and planning for off-strategy (focus) hotels as designated by the global and continent Brand VP

Style & Design

• Partner with GDAP lead to ensure brand strategy is executed in design for new builds, conversions and renovations projects.
• Partner with Brand Activation and Standards team, DDO team, F&B team to deliver on-brand Guestroom, F&B, Spa, M+E experiences.
• Provides guidance on design related aspects of experience programming (sensory experience elements, look books) and engage with Regional operations team and hotels to execute flawlessly.

Marketing & PR

• Is responsible for developing and executing effective brand marketing programs that achieve/surpass brand and continent performance goals.
• Is responsible for executing customer-facing brand communications, not limited to brand-voice copywriting, use of the various assets and materials to ensure on-brand communication style.
• Partners with the APEC PR/Communications team and the area/field marketing teams to develop and execute buzz for the lxuury brands in Asia Pacific.
• Is responsible for developing/ nurturing brand partnerships that provide brand equity benefits and enhance the guest experience.

Sales

• Partners with the Continent Sales Teams as appropriate to ensure a coordinated brand and Sales approach for all brands
• Partners with B2B teams in developing best practice luxury brand consumer events
• Ensures priorities are aligned with the brands’ goals. Protects and strengthens the brands’ competitive advantage by advocating for customer needs and preferences and supporting sound business decision-making for the brand.
• Provide relevant and up-to-date brand information and education to ensure effective sales strategies and customer interaction

Growth & Development

• In conjunction with the VP Brand, partners with Development as needed to support them in immersing prospective new owners into the brand, its strategies and positioning.
• Works with Development Marketing team to produce toolkits and resources, conducts owner brand immersions and site visits to support development in securing on-strategy projects for the brand.

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Leadership

• Communication - Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.
• Leading Through Vision and Values - Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.
• Managing Change - Initiates and/or manages the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace; serves as role model for how to handle change by maintaining composure and performance level under pressure or when experiencing challenges.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action.
• Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.
• Strategy Development - Develops business plans by exploring and systematically evaluating opportunities with the greatest potential for producing positive results; ensures successful preparation and execution of business plans through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.

Managing Execution

• Building a Successful Team - Uses an effective interpersonal style to build a cohesive team; inspires and sustains team cohesion and engagement by focusing the team on its mission and importance to the organization.
• Strategy Execution – Ensures successful execution across of business plans designed to maximize customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.
• Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.

Building Relationships

• Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.
• Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.
• Strategic Partnerships - Develops collaborative relationships with fellow employees and business partners by making them feel valued, appreciated, and included; explores partnership opportunities with other people in and outside the organization; influences and leverages corporate and continental shared services and/or discipline leaders (e.g., HR, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Revenue Management) to achieve objectives; maintains effective external relations with government, business and industry in respective countries; performs effectively as a liaison between locations, disciplines, and corporate to ensure needed resources are received and corporate strategies are understood and executed.

Generating Talent and Organizational Capability

• Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.
• Talent Management - Provides guidance and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.

Learning and Applying Professional Expertise

• Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges.
  ∘ Creative Expression-The ability to generate novel ideas or strategies, and to communicate them with unusual, clever, or novel methods that captivate and influence others.
  ∘ Brand Management-The ability to generate marketing strategies that create brand recognition and differentiation and ultimately have a positive impact on customer relationships and business profitability.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Position Purpose

The Senior Brand Manager plays a pivotal role within the marketing team, reporting directly to the Portfolio Manager. This position is responsible for the strategic leadership of key pillar brands, requiring a high level of strategic input to drive growth and market share. The Senior Brand Manager will lead the development and execution of brand plans that align with the overall portfolio strategy, driving innovation, advertising, and budget management to achieve business objectives.

Key Accountabilities

1. Leadership and Strategic Input:

· Take ownership of key pillar brands, providing strategic direction and leadership to achieve business objectives.

· Serve as a role model to Brand Managers within the team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

· Gain exposure to leadership through line management of Graduate team members, providing guidance and mentorship where applicable.

2. Strategy Development:

· Lead the development of operational Brand Plans that align with the broader Portfolio Plan, identifying key initiatives to drive brand growth and market penetration.

3. Innovation:

· Drive innovation projects within assigned brands, identifying opportunities for product development or enhancement to meet consumer needs and market trends.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute innovation projects that align with brand objectives and business goals.

4. Advertising and Campaign Management:

· Lead the briefing process to external agencies on media plans for the upcoming year, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and budgetary constraints.

· Oversee Campaign Sales Impact (CSIs) for campaigns running on assigned brands, ensuring effective communication of brand messaging and objectives.

· Support the Portfolio Manager in the development and execution of new advertising campaigns, leveraging consumer insights and market data to drive impactful creative strategies.

5. Budget Management:

· Manage the marketing budget on a day-to-day basis, ensuring adherence to allocated funds and optimizing spending to achieve maximum ROI.

· Collaborate with finance and other stakeholders to develop accurate budget forecasts and track spending against budgetary targets.

6. Reporting:

· Conduct regular reviews of brand performance, analysing key metrics and KPIs to assess effectiveness of marketing strategies and initiatives.

· Provide timely and insightful reporting to local teams within the marketing department, highlighting successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Accountabilities

· Promote and participate in the Safety Management System and develop a proactive safety culture.

· Be a role model for working safely and promoting a safe working environment.

· Adhere to safe work procedures and systems in consultation with elected OH&S Representatives and team members.

· Proactively contribute to the identification and resolution of workplace hazards.

· Work safely at all times.

· Comply with all relevant environmental legislative requirements.

· Actively contribute to reducing waste, conserving water and energy and other sustainability initiatives.

· Comply with environmental management systems.

· Actively participate in understanding your environmental responsibilities.

Values and Core Competencies

Our culture is underpinned by a set of common values, which set the standard for employee behaviour. They should be translated into every aspect of work from relationships with customers and colleagues, to the way employees conduct themselves on a daily basis.

Values

1. Ambition

Core Competencies

· Performance

· Continuous Improvement

· People Development

Key Behaviours

· Set high goals and drive for performance

· Seek all opportunities for continuous improvement

· Identify areas for developing oneself and others

2. Engagement

Core Competencies

· Loyalty

· Accountability

· Tenacity

· Entrepreneurship

Key Behaviours

· Support positively and protect the company

· Account for his/her own activities and accept responsibility for them

· Overcome obstacles

· Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mind-set

3. With Simplicity

Core Competencies

· Pragmatism

· Transparency

· Accessibility

Key Behaviours

· Work in a practical and effective manner (with common sense)

· Act and communicate with clarity and transparency

· Ensure relationships are based on accessibility, modesty and proximity

Minimum Requirements

1. Formal Education & Statutory Requirements

Bachelor of Commerce/Business (Marketing Major) or related field or equivalent

experience

2. Essential Skills and Knowledge

· 4+ years of experience in brand management within the FMCG industry, with a track record of driving brand growth and market share.

· Proven leadership and strategic planning skills, with the ability to inspire and influence cross-functional teams.

· Strong project management abilities, with experience leading innovation projects and advertising campaigns from concept to execution.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

· Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.

· Budget management experience, with a demonstrated ability to optimize spending and drive ROI.

· Previous experience in dairy or food industry preferred, but not required.

What is our vision?

Know Your Payee. At iPiD, we envision a world where every payment is seamless, secure, and trustworthy. Our mission is to ensure that every transaction reaches its rightful recipient, fostering confidence and efficiency in financial exchanges globally. Through a single, streamlined integration, we empower banks, payment systems, fintechs, and corporates with robust pre-payment verification services, enhancing operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and peace of mind for providers and their clients worldwide.

Who are we?

iPiD is a fast-growing fintech startup, founded by a global team of industry veterans from iconic organizations like SWIFT and Thomson Reuters. Supported by leading investors such as Monk's Hill Ventures, Jungle Ventures and Saison Capital, and guided by an advisory team featuring C-suite leaders from Microsoft, Commonwealth Bank, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. With a presence across key cities—including Singapore, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, London, New York, and Dubai - our team combines global expertise with local insights to ensure every transaction is verified, accurate, and effortless.

What are we looking for?

A visionary marketer to own and drive our end-to-end marketing strategy, to scale our fintech products with bold campaigns and cutting-edge brand initiatives globally. You’ll lead high-impact projects across digital, events, PR, and partnerships while collaborating with Product, Sales, and Leadership to align marketing with business growth. A creative hustler who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, passionate about storytelling, data-driven, and ready to build from zero to one, this is your stage! With a track record in B2B marketing, fintech, or SaaS, you’ll execute and build out the foundation for our future marketing organization.

This is a full-time position that reports directly to the Chief Commercial Officer.

Core Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end marketing strategy, from growth campaigns to brand development, to scale iPiD’s products
• Design and execute high-impact initiatives that drive customer acquisition and retention
• Build and manage all marketing channels, campaigns, content, and experiments, from digital, events to partnerships and PR — be the go-to person for getting things done
• Work closely with Product, Sales, and Leadership to align growth efforts with business goals
• Set the foundation for our future marketing organization and mentor team members as the company scale
• Collaborate with the Leadership and People team on internal communication, merch and activities
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and stakeholders

• Min. 8 years of experience in B2B marketing, SaaS in financial services, fintech or technology
• A visionary marketer who thrives on building and scaling, making a meaningful impact to the business
• A hustler with grit, rolling your selves up to get things done. A reliable and resourceful team member.
• An exceptional communicator with the ability to build rapport and trust across teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated abilities in leadership and people management; you will lead by example.
• Data-driven, familiar with automation and digital marketing tools and analytics platforms
• Contrarian, creative with a passion for storytelling and brand development
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, globally distributed startup environment.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.
• Have the authorisation to work in Singapore

What do we offer?

You will work with a team of world-class fintech and payments veterans to shape up the future of payments, and will also have:

• Excellent growth opportunities in global payment services technology
• Flexible and collaborative work environment
• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Options plan
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Medical protection allowance
• Laptop and accessories

Requirements:

• Familiar with fundamental marketing theories and practices, with knowledge of both online and offline promotional strategies and methods.
• Candidates with experience in event planning, execution, and vendor management will be given priority.
• Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and design tools (e.g., Canva, Photoshop) is a plus.
• Strong data analysis skills, with familiarity in tools like Google Analytics and social media analytics dashboards.

5. Other Requirements

• Strong sense of responsibility and teamwork.
• Resilience and ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Familiarity with the Singapore F&B market and industry networks is preferred.

Working Location: Fifth ave

Working Hrs: 5 days per week; 9:00 - 18:00