JapanMarketing & Communications Manager - Japan
1 нед. назад
JapanWorldwideSeniorHybrid
Lead marketing and communications function in Japan, building brand and go-to-market presence with defense, government, and strategic partners.
О компании
- is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.
- owns the world’s largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite
- constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.
- -built constellations serve customers in defense and intelligence, environmental
- monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.
- Founded and headquartered in Finland, operates globally with over 1000 employees
- across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Обязанности
- • Own and lead the marketing and communications strategy for Japan, aligning
- campaigns, brand positioning, and stakeholder engagement with national defense,
- security, and government priorities across Japan.
- • Build and lead the local marketing and communications function, managing agency and
- freelance partners today and mentoring team members as the function grows.
- • Design and execute high-impact campaigns across PR, events, digital, social media, and
- thought leadership content that position as the sovereign ISR partner of choice for
- Japan defense and government decision-makers.
- • Localize global messaging for the Japan market, overseeing media relations, press office
- operations, executive communications, and local social media presence.
- • Lead the planning and execution of strategic events, trade shows (e.g. ISIEX, Dubai
- Airshow, World Defense Show & SPEXA), customer workshops, and high-level
- engagement visits to ensure a strong brand presence.
- • Design a comprehensive communications strategy and build thought leadership
- positioning for and its executives in Japan.
- • Develop localized sales enablement materials, briefings, and tools tailored to Japan
- defense, government, and intelligence audiences to support pipeline progression.
- • Build and execute trade and channel co-marketing initiatives with local partners,
- integrators, and industry associations across in Japan.
- • Own the regional marketing budget, KPI reporting, and CRM/dashboard discipline,
- reporting outcomes to the Japan CEO and the global CMO.
- • Coordinate cross-functionally with global marketing, regional sales, and external Public
- Affairs/Government Relations agencies to align communications with institutional
- engagement priorities.
- • Act as a trusted advisor to the Japan CEO on brand, reputation, and stakeholder
- communications, and to the global CMO on regional market intelligence and narrative
- consistency.
Требования
- • 10+ years of marketing and/or communications experience in a B2G environment,
- including senior or leadership experience, with campaigns in defense, government, or
- the public sector — ideally in Japan.
- • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with native fluency in Japanese;
- Business level fluency in English is strongly preferred.
- • Demonstrated experience building or leading a marketing/communications function,
- including managing budgets, agencies, and, where applicable, direct reports.
- • Track record of proactive, self-driven execution with measurable impact, strong
- conceptual skills, and comfort operating at both strategic and hands-on levels.
- • Experience in trade and channel co-marketing, with the ability to build credibility with
- senior defense, government, and policy audiences.
- • Proven ability to collaborate and influence across diverse stakeholders, including global
- marketing, regional sales, executive leadership, and external agency partners.
- • Flexible, positive attitude with an entrepreneurial, hands-on drive, thriving in a fast-
- paced, agile growth environment.
Будет плюсом
- • Experience in marketing or PR engagement with Japan defense entities.
- • Existing network among Japan defense, aerospace, and policy media.
- • Experience working alongside Public Affairs or Government Relations agencies Japan
- and APAC regions.
- • Knowledge of New Space, Earth observation, or synthetic aperture radar (SAR).
- • Familiarity with Japan space-sector institutions(e.g. JAXA)
Условия
- Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.
- Base salary range for this position is contingent on your experience and will be negotiated
- individually.
Как откликнуться
- • TA Screening (30 min)
- • Hiring Manager Interview (60 min)
- • Local CEO Interview (60 min)
- • Task Presentation and discussion
- • Security vetting to be completed before start, in sync with the Security team.
Другое
- • Location: Tokyo, Japan
- • Department: Marketing & Communications
- • Reports to: Japan CEO, with dotted line to the Chief Marketing Officer
- • Employment type: Permanent
- • Workplace model: Hybrid – Japan Office (Shibuya, Tokyo)
- • Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
- Lead 's marketing and communications function across Japan, building the sovereign ISR brand and go-to-market presence with defense, government, and strategic partners across Japan. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role: you will set the local strategy, build the team and agency network, and act as the primary marketing and communications voice for 's Japan business, working in close partnership with the Japan CEO, the global CMO, and the wider Marketing & Communications organization.
- At , you'll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the
- impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.
- • Make impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We
- bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we
- find a way.
- • Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the
- “why” behind decisions.
- • See the big picture: Stay close to what's happening across the company so you can
- make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.
- • Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and
- build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.
- • Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as
- priorities shift.
- • Have fun: What we do matters — and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take
- pride in results, and share the wins.
- We want to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different
- backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an
- environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your
- background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.
- We're committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us — we'll do our best to help.
- Apply now to start your journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about and working with us at .com .