Marketing Producer Overseas Expansion
Job Summary
As a manager candidate for overseas projects, you will lead a dedicated Japanese team to drive marketing for companies expanding across the ASEAN region and entering the Japanese market. You will be responsible for managing accounts, projects, and new service development while leading the growth of a cross-functional global team. This role plays a core part in accelerating business growth by collaborating with regional bases.
Responsibilities
- Manage marketing projects and accounts for overseas expansion
- Develop e-commerce and social media strategies
- Lead and expand the Japan-based project team
- Coordinate with ASEAN-based global teams
Required Skills
- 5+ years agency/consulting experience
- Fluent English (TOEIC 850+)
- Japanese N1 proficiency
- Digital marketing and e-commerce expertise
Job Details
### Job Description
As a manager candidate to lead a dedicated Japanese team for overseas projects, you will produce and manage all aspects of marketing for Japanese companies expanding overseas and overseas companies entering the Japanese market. You will be responsible for managing accounts, teams, and projects, developing new services, and leading the mission of acquiring more global projects and expanding the team in collaboration with our ASEAN base.
### Specific Job Responsibilities
* E-commerce Strategy Development: Digital marketing utilizing Lazada, Shopee, Shopify, etc.
* Social Media Marketing: Operation and strategy planning for Facebook, Instagram, WeChat, etc.
* Influencer Marketing: Promotions utilizing local KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders)
* Rebranding: Localization and brand restructuring for Japanese companies targeting local markets
* Project Leader: Project participation from the very beginning and strategy planning
### Working Environment
* Location: You will primarily work at our head office in Japan.
* Work Style: The main method of communication is face-to-face interaction at the office. Client negotiations are conducted in a hybrid format, incorporating online meetings.
* Opportunities for overseas business trips for on-site research, partner development, and project advancement will also arise.
* Global Team Atmosphere: Teams are organically formed for each project with members from various locations including China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
* Education and Support System: You will have the opportunity to discuss management perspectives and upstream strategy-building know-how with professional board members and specialists on a daily basis.
### Working Hours
* 09:30 - 18:30 (8 hours of scheduled work per day)
* Break: 60 minutes
* Overtime: Yes (Fixed overtime pay for 20.0 hours/month)
### Required Qualifications
* Experience in account management and project leadership at an advertising agency, PR company, consulting firm, etc. (Approx. 5 years or more)
* Business-level English proficiency (TOEIC 850)
* Japanese language proficiency N1 required
### Preferred Skills
* Broad knowledge of digital marketing
* Experience in marketing support for overseas and Japanese market entry
* Experience in strategic planning and operation of cross-border e-commerce
* Experience managing a team of multiple people
* Experience in launching new businesses or teams
* Experience working overseas