Head of Marketing, Japan

Were in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here you lead with innovative thinking grow along with us and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of workwork that changes the worldis what the tech industry was founded on. So if youre ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark come join us.

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Marketing Team at Pure

The marketing organization has over 90 employees covering Product and Solutions Marketing Global Marketing Operations Field Marketing Communications and Brand Marketing.

The marketing team is a group of fun diverse people who strive to keep Pure thriving as a brand within the storage industry. Marketing is continuing to grow and offers a great opportunity for people to learn a wide variety of skills to propel their career. Come join us!

We are looking for a creative high energy marketing leader Japan. As the Head of Marketing in Japan this role sits within Pures global partner marketing organization reporting to the VP Marketing APJ.

What You Will Be Doing

This person acts as the liaison between the Japan business and the regional and global marketing organization. The Head of Marketing will have experience in developing the local marketing strategy while at the same time is keen to work hands-on and dive deep in executing marketing campaigns etc.

The Head of Marketing will develop the in-country marketing strategy. S/he will be leading the planning creation execution and analysis of nationwide demand generation activity such as trade shows events seminars online and offline direct marketing campaigns & programs aimed at Pures primary segments and target audience.

• Work closely with the business & marketing teams to develop marketing strategies plans and drive the execution of the plans to successful outcomes.
• Hands-on planning managing and executing Japan marketing activities; fully responsible for demand generation advertising brand management public relations product marketing digital and social media.
• Develop reporting mechanisms to track progress of projects related to marketing communications programs.
• Develop and manage the local marketing budget
• Develop and manage agency relations and other external parties related to the scope of this role
• Assume public speaking roles with the press clients company and industry events
• Key contact person for market research agencies
• Hire and develop talent within the Japan marketing team
• Actively and positively contribute as a member of the Japan leadership team

WHAT YOULL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE

• Experience developing local marketing strategies for a B-to-B company
• Strong willingness to be hands-on involved in execution
• Deep knowledge of the business marketing and partner sales strategies
• Technology/industry savvy and understand IT market trends; knowledge of product marketing and competitor landscape
• Strong negotiation skills with agencies
• Budget planning & management experience
• Dynamic and energetic positively influencing colleagues
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• People management experience; ideally have hired a marketing team in a high-growth environment
• Native level Japanese and business fluency in English
• Must be willing and able to work in an open office team environment.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortunes Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area Fortunes Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work!
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance including flexible time off wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this contact us at if youre invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

Were forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isnt just accepted but embraced. Thats why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

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