Castrol is one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, serving customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Castrol brands are recognised globally for their premium quality and high performance, shaped by the company’s commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology. With products sold in more than 150 countries, Castrol has helped keep things moving on roads and racetracks, air, sea, and space for over 125 years.

Whether you're just starting out or ready for your next big move, you're in the right place to explore an exciting career with Castrol.

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Job Purpose

Lead the channel marketing execution for automotive maintenance and full fluid products, translating product features, maintenance scenarios, and channel needs into effective sell-out and marketing programs to drive product penetration and business growth.

This role requires strong understanding of automotive maintenance and full fluid products, consumer maintenance behaviors, and workshop operational models, while closely collaborating with Sales, Product, Supply Chain, and related teams to drive channel business performance. The role is also expected to develop into a high-potential channel marketing talent with strong business acumen and market insight.

Key Accountabilities

Design channel marketing and sell-out programs based on product features, maintenance scenarios, and channel/customer needs.
Drive sell-in and sell-out management, monitor business performance, and identify growth opportunities.
Support development of product portfolio offerings, service bundles, and in-store activation mechanisms.
Gain deep understanding of workshop operations, service fulfilment processes, and consumer maintenance journeys through market visits and field engagement.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, Supply Chain, and Training teams to ensure effective execution of marketing initiatives.
Analyze market trends, channel dynamics, and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.

Job Holder Requirements

Educational background

University degree in Marketing or related discipline
MBA or equivalent post graduate degree desirable

Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive ancillary fluids or automotive aftermarket industry with:

Strong product knowledge in transmission fluids, brake fluids, and maintenance/cleaning products.
Experience in product strategy, channel marketing, Trade Marketing, or GTM-related roles.
Familiar with sell-in/sell-out management and channel business analysis.
Good understanding of workshop operational models and consumer maintenance decision journeys.
Hands-on experience in GTM planning and channel execution.
Experience in cross-functional collaboration and project management.
Experience in automotive aftermarket, service chains, or channel-driven businesses is preferred

Skills & Competencies

Strong market insight and business analysis capability, with the ability to identify opportunities from channel and end-user perspectives.
Strong product mindset with the ability to translate product features into channel and commercial solutions
Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Result-oriented with strong problem-solving capability in a fast-changing market environment
Passionate about automotive aftermarket and channel marketing, with willingness to engage deeply with workshops and frontline operations
Strong ownership mindset, self-motivation, and learning agility
High potential to grow into a business-oriented channel marketing leader with strong commercial acumen
Fluent in English and Chinese

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