**Head of Marketing Opportunity**
Location: Tokyo, Japan (Hybrid, ~2 days WFH)
Salary: Up to 18 million JPY annually
What’s In It For You:
Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work model with ~2 days a week working from home.
Competitive Pay: Earn up to 18 million JPY annually plus benefits.
Creative Freedom: Bring your ideas to the table, at a company that values innovation and are looking for someone who can proactively develop and implement marketing initiatives without being micromanaged.
Growth Opportunity: Be a key player in a growing business. This is your chance to shape the marketing function and drive the company’s success in Japan
Collaborative Environment: Work closely with our Japan Country Head and a passionate team in a dynamic, startup-like atmosphere. Communication with global (In English)
About You:
Experienced Manager: You’ve held a senior marketing role, ideally in a startup or small business. You know the challenges and rewards of building from the ground up and have extensive experience managing a small team
Proactive: You don’t wait for instructions. You see what needs to be done and you do it. Creativity and initiative are your strengths.
Marketing Strategist: You’ve successfully crafted and implemented marketing strategies, making lesser-known brands attractive to top talent and customers.
Bilingual: Fluency in Japanese and business-level English is a must.
Knowledgeable: You’re up-to-date with the latest marketing trends and best practices, especially in Japan.
What You’ll Do:
Develop and Implement: Create and monitor a localized marketing action plan based on corporate strategic directions and business objectives.
Analyze and Adapt: Conduct continuous analysis of the competitive environment and consumer trends, using insights to refine the marketing strategy.
Collaborate and Support: Work closely with the Sales and Technical teams to help them achieve their commercial goals by providing appropriate tools and marketing content.
Create and Ensure Quality: Participate in the development of marketing materials with headquarters, ensuring they comply with corporate standards.
Oversee and Manage: Supervise all marketing activities, establish priorities, manage work organization, and oversee the local marketing team.
Stay Current: Keep up to date of the latest marketing trends and best practices in Japan.
Plan and Budget: Plan and manage the marketing action plan and budget.
Note: While industry-specific experience is not a requirement, a solid background in B2B marketing is essential. The Marketing Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s marketing strategies and ensuring a productive and engaging work environment for the Marketing team.
Ready to make an immediate impact with your marketing expertise? Apply today—we’re excited to hear from you!