Marketing Director

Marketing Director

Hybrid Based in Tokyo

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About the job

The APAC Marketing team is looking for a Marketing Director based in Japan to lead our growth strategy in one of our most strategic markets.

In this role you will translate global and regional industry priorities into market-relevant high-impact marketing strategies driving demand generation pipeline growth revenue acceleration and strategic account engagement. You will lead and inspire a diverse team of marketers at the forefront of Data & AI innovation shaping how we connect with customers and bring our solutions to market in Japan.

As a Marketing Director you will:

• Direct the development of company marketing programs and services for key industries focusing on Japan and other markets within APAC region.
• Lead and execute integrated high-impact marketing strategy aligned to business growth objectives for key industry sectors with a focus on elevating brand reputation driving revenue growth and strengthening relationships with customers and partners.
• Identify marketing opportunities through market research customer feedback analytics and best practices
• Responsible for leadership in one or more of the following marketing functions: Go-To-Market Marketing Digital Analyst Relations Market Research Product Marketing Pricing Campaign and Events Customer References Marketing Contact Center Social Media or Corporate Creative
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales Customer Advisory Customer Success Consulting HR etc. and global marketing teams.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with agencies partners and vendors
• Create shared visions and detailed plans with key stakeholders on how to maximize a given marketing function
• Lead inspire and develop a high-performing marketing team
• Oversee budget planning resource allocation and delivery excellence across all programmes
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organizations secure software development goals.
• Embrace curiosity passion authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Required qualifications

• 10 years of experience in integrated B2B Marketing preferably in the software or technology industry including 5 years of leadership experience with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong people and business leadership skills with a focus on collaboration and building value-based business partnerships across functions and regional/global stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience from strategy through execution of digital-driven integrated marketing mix blending online and offline activities into a dynamic revenue-focused set of programs combined with sound knowledge of integrated marketing and digital marketing principles.
• In-depth understanding of enterprise buying cycle and influencing factors B2B sales techniques channels business partner relationship development strategies and/or knowledge of a specific industry market technology or relevant business initiative.
• Commercial savvy with the ability to connect marketing programs to revenue and business outcomes
• Experience collaborating effectively within a global matrixed organisation and influencing across functions and levels.
• Business-level fluency in Japanese and English with strong communication and presentation skills including public speaking (preferred).
• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or a related field
• Equivalent combination of related education training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Benefits highlights

• Cafeteriastyle benefits plan with annual points allocation
• 7hour standard workday
• Flexible working hoursplus a policy
• Longterm employmentoriented retirement benefits including an optional Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Companysupported clubs & communities (sports theatre international groups and more)
• Inoffice perks free massage chairs and complimentary drinks
• Training & development programs including English language learning
• Extra time off vacation leave birthday leave and paid annual leave

You are welcome here.

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