Japan Marketing Director
Japan Marketing Director
Category | Marketing / Technical Marketing | Salary | 16-18 M ¥ |
Work Type | Permanent | Date | 2008-09-08 |
Location | Tokyo | Ref.# | NBEVA23825 |
Overview
*We are looking for an energetic, inspiring, hands-on and creative personal!!
Company Description
*This company is the leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses and consumers around the world.
Responsibilities
* Work with Japan sales team and partners to define product requirements and set product strategy for the Japan market
* Conduct market analysis to define and develop specific plans for product development (roadmap) and sales strategies (including forecasts)
* Development of management reports and product/market recommendations for presentation to senior management
* Management of marketing budget from Corporate and optimization responsibility
* Designing product launch programs to ensure maximum impact
* Provide tools for partners in order to optimize sales activities
* Drive channel marketing activities in Japan for retail, corporate, OEM and e-commerce channels
* Analyze channel marketing investments and provide recommendations to optimize revenue
*Measure the impact and effectiveness of marketing activities on an ongoing basis
* Public Relations
* Advertising
* Work in close collaboration with the worldwide communications and marketing teams
Requirements
Education and Experience
*Native Japanese speaker who is fluent in English
*History of successfully managing the market programs for a $20M+ software products business in the Japan market.
*Experience in an embedded technology or software business
*Strong sales and presentation skills
*Ability to understand and explain the value proposition of software products
*Knowledge of/strong interest in software business
Preferred Experience
*Experience with retail and corporate software sales
*Experience in e-mail campaigns and direct marketing
*Experience in building relationship with press, journalists and creation of PR activities.
Technical Competencies
Desired Traits
*Able to work independently
*Energetic, inspiring, hands-on and creative attitude
*Good interpersonal skills to work in an international marketing organization and support local sales organization
Description of Benefits
* Remuneration: 16 to 18 Million Yen
* Holidays: Paid Holidays
Additional Notes
* Reason for opening: New Position due to Business Expansion
