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Jirapatr Ketkaroonkul

Jirapatr Ketkaroonkul

Strategic Marketing Director
Bangplee

Summary

A dynamic, passionate and results-driven executive with over two decades of progressive experience in strategic marketing, brand management, and business development within the FMCG and B2B sectors. A proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, driving sustainable growth strategies, and achieving revenue targets. Demonstrated expertise in portfolio management, brand activation, and talent development across multinational corporations. Seeking to leverage extensive industry knowledge and leadership skills in a senior executive role to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Country Marketing Manager

EAST WEST SEED CO., LTD.
12.2020 - 09.2022
  • Leading the Marketing Team, spearheaded the development of a strategic 4-Year Business Plan integrating portfolio and brand strategies for sustainable growth
  • Designed an agile Marketing Organization Structure, identified workforce requirements, and assessed emerging expansion opportunities
  • Orchestrated marketing strategies, product launches, and pricing in collaboration with country and regional stakeholders, ensuring global alignment of communication and brand initiatives
  • Maintained brand consistency across digital and offline platforms, achieved financial targets through effective budget management, and prioritized talent development to enhance team capabilities and succession planning.

Marketing Director- Food Division

BERLI JUCKER PUBLIC CO., LTD.
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Oversaw leadership for Total Beverages and Food Principals, crafting comprehensive business strategies grounded in consumer insights and market trends
  • Identified growth avenues, proposed innovative product developments, and maintained robust relationships with internal and external partners
  • Managed budget allocations, monitored sales campaigns, and provided strategic coaching to enhance team capabilities, while consistently reviewing and optimizing monthly market and sales performance.

Sr. Brand Activation Manager (Head of Marketing)

ADDIDAS (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
04.2018 - 02.2019
  • Led three pivotal functions within the Marketing Team: Brand Communication, Category/Trade Marketing, and Visual Merchandising
  • Managed and executed brand marketing initiatives at the country level, achieving financial and equity targets while serving as the country's brand ambassador
  • Responsibilities encompassed overseeing local brand profitability, closely aligning with regional for comprehensive marketing and communication strategies, including tailored 360 Activation Programs across channels
  • Conducted localized market research, managed relationships with teams and influencers, and directed category management and trade marketing efforts, ensuring alignment with regional guidelines on sales targets, margins, and brand equity while coordinating with local sales and planning teams to meet country-specific delivery targets.

Beverage Marketing Manager- Nestle Professional

NESTLE (Thai) Ltd.
03.2015 - 03.2018
  • Directed Nestle's Beverage Business, optimizing B2B marketing strategies for Operators and Distributors nationwide across core business models: Standard Solutions (Tin&Spoon), Hot Machine Solutions, and Cold Machine Solutions
  • Strategized long-term beverage portfolio initiatives, emphasizing robust category management and vigilantly monitored essential P&L metrics, including sales, margins, and profitability
  • Identified and capitalized on pivotal business opportunities, guiding product pipeline evolution through innovative ideation workshops and ensuring the execution of impactful launch events
  • Established specialized training modules and set a foundational framework, combining theoretical knowledge with practical implementation, thereby enhancing team proficiency
  • Orchestrated cohesive brand communication strategies, fostering stakeholder alignment
  • Collaborated closely with the sales function, innovating customer-centric solutions across diverse channels, encompassing product development, streamlined operations, and strategic promotions.

Shopper Activation Manager

NESTLE (Thai) Ltd.
01.2012 - 02.2015
  • Established and directed a pioneering function within Channel Category Sales Development (CCSD), focusing on two critical domains: Space Management and Instore Visibility/Communication across all NESTLE Grocery channels, including Hypermarkets, Supermarkets, Semi-wholesalers, C&Cs, CVS, and Provision stores
  • Championed the strategic Instore Picture of Success, steering its formulation and execution, while guiding the team in crafting assortments, planograms, and merchandising guidelines tailored for various brands and channels
  • Initiated a comprehensive yearly Instore Visibility Plan harmonized with Brand/Category Strategy, ensuring meticulous budget management and execution ideas
  • Oversaw budget planning, prioritizing instore visibility campaigns by category and channel, while spearheading sales capability development initiatives to fortify team expertise in instore merchandising and visibility
  • Ensured seamless and timely store-level implementation, including rigorous quality control on POP production, delivery, and execution.

Group Brand Manager: Pure Soluble Coffee- NESCAFE

NESTLE (Thai) Ltd.
01.2008 - 12.2011
  • Driving sustainable sales growth and maintaining a robust P&L for distinct products and categories, this role strategically identifies business opportunities through innovative brand portfolio enhancements and effective communications
  • It enhances brand visibility, cultivates increased awareness, and captures a broader market share
  • Rooted in continuous consumer research, it crafts innovative product strategies that align with global benchmarks while resonating authentically within the Thai context
  • Prioritizing category and brand elevation, the approach focuses on critical consumer insights, formulating marketing strategies that amplify equity and align with global aspirations
  • Through strategic product launches and relaunches, it develops communication frameworks that seamlessly align with core business goals
  • Additionally, it leads customer marketing and category management endeavors, creating compelling brand interactions at Point-of-Purchase
  • Steering teams with precision, it devises assortment, pricing, and promotional tactics grounded in nuanced consumer and shopper insights, consistently optimizing performance for superior investment outcomes.

Channel Manager: Convenience & Gas Station

NESTLE (Thai) Ltd.
01.2002 - 12.2002
  • Driving sales and channel P&L optimization, this role strategically expands product distribution across convenience stores and gas station chains
  • Initiating targeted promotions, it ensures sales consistently meet objectives
  • Cultivating robust customer relationships, it secures enduring support
  • Reporting directly to the Managing Director at Nestlé, responsibilities encompass developing planograms, enhancing distribution visibility, and orchestrating effective activations
  • Collaborating seamlessly with key stakeholders, both internal and external, it ensures streamlined and efficient plan execution.

Assistant Channel Manager: Convenience & Gas Station

NESTLE (Thai) Ltd.
09.2000 - 12.2001
  • Driving sales and channel P&L optimization, this role strategically expands product distribution across convenience stores and gas station chains
  • Initiating targeted promotions, it ensures sales consistently meet objectives
  • Cultivating robust customer relationships, it secures enduring support
  • Reporting directly to the Managing Director at Nestlé, responsibilities encompass developing planograms, enhancing distribution visibility, and orchestrating effective activations
  • Collaborating seamlessly with key stakeholders, both internal and external, it ensures streamlined and efficient plan execution.

Education

MBA - International Business

University of Technology Sydney

BBA - Marketing

Assumption University

Skills

Strategic Marketing & Brand Developmentundefined

Accomplishments

  • Established an optimized marketing structure, refining processes while clarifying roles and responsibilities for heightened efficiency.
  • Orchestrated a comprehensive business strategy that seamlessly integrated portfolio management with focused breeding programs, driving unparalleled growth and stakeholder engagement.
  • Leveraged a holistic marketing approach, melding digital innovations with traditional strategies, consistently exceeding sales targets for novel product launches and solidifying brand prominence.
  • Elevated Hot Machine Solutions' market penetration within key channels, securing robust two-digit growth for two consecutive years.
  • Successfully introduced a revolutionary product, onboarding over 2,000 operators within two months.
  • Established a robust team foundation rooted in deep product knowledge, market insights, and customer understanding, empowering the sales team to deliver tailored solutions that drive customer success.
  • Steered the Shopper Activation Team towards excellence, crafting a synergy of cutting-edge merchandising strategies, optimal visibility guidelines, and impactful training initiatives and framework.
  • Orchestrated the 120-Year Nestle Trade Celebration, surpassing trade participation targets by an impressive three-digit growth through promotions, launches, and impactful in-store initiatives.
  • Spearheaded a turnaround strategy for NESCAFE Red Cup, achieving the highest market share for three consecutive years since 2010.
  • Attained top Ad recall for NESCAFE Red Cup in 2009, as confirmed by Synovate's Ad-Watch in AsiaBus.
  • Elevated distribution to encompass key strategic customers and chains in two years, optimizing route-to-market for superior sales performance and customer satisfaction. Successfully pioneered the Waters Category Management concept, achieving broad customer collaboration and nationwide expansion.

Activities

  • Readings
  • Listen Podcast
  • Running
  • Yoga
  • Cooking
  • Travel

Training

  • SEAPAC Market Assessment Workshop, Singapore (2018)
  • Business Introduction, Singapore (2018)
  • AOA Cold Beverage Ideation Workshop, Singapore (2017)
  • AOA Beverage Commercial Conference, Dubai (2016)
  • AOA Beverage Commercial Conference, Singapore (2015)
  • Beverage Market Visit, Philippines (2015)
  • Shopper Activation Workshop, Malaysia (2013)
  • Regional Channel Category Sales Development Workshop, Philippines (2012)
  • Channel Category Sales Development training, Malaysia (2012)
  • Region Coffee Seminar, Philippines (2010)
  • Advanced Marketing, Switzerland (2009)
  • Region Coffee Seminar, Singapore (2008)
  • Coffee Marketing Seminar, Switzerland (2007)
  • Commercial Business Planning and Management, India (2004)
  • Introduction to Marketing, Egypt (2002)
  • Visibility Workshop, Philippines (2002)
  • Completed Skill Negotiation
  • Master Leadership Training
  • Integrate Commercial Planning
  • Coffee Sensorial Training
  • Consumer Insight & Workshop
  • Consumer Communication Seminar
  • Brand Building and Consumers Equity
  • Path-to-Purchase Workshop
  • Packaging, Production and Printing Workshop
  • Customer Overview for Channel Sales Development & Marketing
  • Presentation Skill
  • Advanced Customer Management Best Practice (3 Modules)
  • Customer Management Best Practice (3 Modules)

Timeline

Country Marketing Manager

EAST WEST SEED CO., LTD.
12.2020 - 09.2022

Marketing Director- Food Division

BERLI JUCKER PUBLIC CO., LTD.
01.2020 - 08.2020

Sr. Brand Activation Manager (Head of Marketing)

ADDIDAS (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
04.2018 - 02.2019

Beverage Marketing Manager- Nestle Professional

NESTLE (Thai) Ltd.
03.2015 - 03.2018

Shopper Activation Manager

NESTLE (Thai) Ltd.
01.2012 - 02.2015

Group Brand Manager: Pure Soluble Coffee- NESCAFE

NESTLE (Thai) Ltd.
01.2008 - 12.2011

Channel Manager: Convenience & Gas Station

NESTLE (Thai) Ltd.
01.2002 - 12.2002

Assistant Channel Manager: Convenience & Gas Station

NESTLE (Thai) Ltd.
09.2000 - 12.2001

MBA - International Business

University of Technology Sydney

BBA - Marketing

Assumption University
Jirapatr KetkaroonkulStrategic Marketing Director