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Be part of a high-impact, collaborative marketing team driving growth through strategic innovation and data-driven execution. We thrive on delivering measurable results and making a meaningful impact.

Your Role and Impact
We are seeking an innovative leader to define and drive our marketing strategy in Japan while fostering a culture of growth, learning, and collaboration. You will:

Serve as a strategic marketing partner to Japan leadership and cross-functional teams. Develop and execute a robust, integrated marketing strategy to drive pipeline, brand awareness, and business growth. Oversee field, partner, digital, campaign marketing, PR, and customer advocacy programs in Japan. Inspire and lead a team of marketing professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: You will define and lead in-country go-to-market marketing programs/initiatives that are in line with country and regional strategic priorities to drive impact to Japan business for marketing pipeline creation and progression, brand awareness and account engagement; and ensuring there is strong alignment with Japan leader and cross functional leadership. Collaboration: You will drive cross functional collaboration working with Japan sales management, cross functional leadership and teams to deliver marketing strategy that grows pipeline and achieves marketing performance. Data-Driven Decision Making: You have a strong ability to synthesize marketing data and insights, seek feedback from Japan and APAC leadership; understand shifting competitive landscape to deliver Japan marketing strategy with clear investment prioritization. Performance and Innovation: You own marketing performance results, measurement and business reviews, and creative with marketing activations to drive performance and growth. Team Development: You will coach and mentor team members, encouraging calculated risks and fostering a growth mindset.

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of experience in Security, Observability, and/or Cloud industry with deep knowledge of the Japan market. Strong experience and highly skilled as Japan Marketing Lead partnering with Japan leadership and APAC teams, as well as global marketing teams to lead and drive pipeline impact to Japan with integrated marketing plan encompassing field marketing, executive programs, partner, digital and campaign marketing. 7+ years in team management, fostering a positive, collaborative environment. Agility with navigating ambiguous situations and adaptable to changing business requirements in a dynamic environment. Fluent in English and Japanese, with strong problem-solving skills and resilience.

Preferred Attributes

Data-driven, agile, and skilled in optimizing marketing performance. Growth-oriented, innovative. Collaborative team player with a growth mindset.

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