Guerlain Social Media Manager
About Guerlain
Guerlain, part of the esteemed LVMH group, is renowned for its legacy in crafting exceptional fragrances and beauty products. As a leader in the luxury cosmetics industry, Guerlain combines tradition with innovation, offering a prestigious work environment that emphasizes creativity and excellence.
Join Guerlain in Tokyo as a Social Media Manager, leading strategic social media initiatives in Japan. Elevate brand visibility and customer engagement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Adapt and localize the global social media strategy for the Japanese market.
- Define clear objectives and execution roadmaps aligned with overall brand priorities.
- Identify opportunities to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement across social platforms.
- Ensure alignment between social activation and the broader brand communication framework.
- Establish clear KPIs linked to brand awareness, engagement quality, traffic contribution, and recruitment impact.
- Monitor, analyze, and report performance with structured and causal insights.
- Continuously optimize initiatives based on data-driven learnings.
- Provide actionable recommendations to enhance social media’s contribution to overall business performance.
- Work closely with Marketing, Media, Digital, Sales, and IT teams to ensure alignment.
- Ensure social initiatives support broader brand campaigns and key launches.
- Coordinate and manage agency and vendor relationships.
- Develop and execute a social media calendar aligned with HQ and local marketing plans.
- Manage key platforms (e.g., LINE, X, @cosme, LIPS, online communities) with both brand and performance mindset.
- Identify emerging trends and integrate relevant innovations while maintaining strict alignment with Maison DNA.
- Promote social media best practices and performance accountability within the organization.
- Elevate reporting standards and structured insight sharing.
- Act as a bridge between local teams and HQ regarding social-related topics.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience managing social media or digital marketing in Japan.
- Strong analytical capability and comfort working in KPI-driven environments.
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Business-level English (written and spoken) and native-level Japanese writing skills.
- Structured thinker with strong communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in luxury, beauty, or premium consumer brands preferred.
- Experience contributing to integrated digital campaigns.
- Ability to balance brand storytelling with measurable performance.
- Comfortable presenting structured insights to senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrates potential for broader communication leadership development over time.
Skills
Experience
5+ years of experience managing social media or digital marketing in Japan, preferably within luxury or premium consumer brands.
Workplace
This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Guerlain is a pioneer in luxury beauty, fostering a culture that values innovation, heritage, and excellence. The brand offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment where creativity and strategic thinking are highly prized.
About Cerulean
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