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Salary: ¥12,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum
Location: Tokyo
Date Posted: 17 July 2025
A renowned premium beverage company is seeking a Marketing Director for Japan & Asia. The selected candidate will lead brand and product marketing strategies, ensuring impactful market entry and long-term brand growth. This is a hybrid setup role.
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Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Location: Kanagawa
Date Posted: 11 July 2025
A renowned construction and building materials company is looking for a Head of Product & Application Marketing. The selected candidate will lead a diverse team to drive product and application marketing initiatives across various business units.
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Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥14,000,000 per annum
Location: Kanagawa
Date Posted: 7 July 2025
日本を拠点とするガラス製品の製造企業にて新規事業創出推進マーケティング責任者の募集がございます。新規事業の探索・開発を加速化させていくため、市場開拓・技術開発等を行っていただきます。勤務地は神奈川県です。在宅勤務も可能です。
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Salary: ¥14,000,000 - ¥19,000,000 per annum
Location: Tokyo
Date Posted: 4 July 2025
A renowned food company is seeking a Marketing Head. The selected candidate will drive strategic execution across brand, trade, digital, and consumer insight functions.
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Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Location: Tokyo
Date Posted: 4 July 2025
A well-known premium beverage company is looking for a Country Branding & Marketing Director. The selected candidate will lead brand strategy, marketing execution, and customer experience initiatives across the country.
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Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥20,000,000 per annum
Location: Tokyo
Date Posted: 16 June 2025
A global cosmetics company is looking for a Marketing & Communications Director. The selected candidate will lead marketing and PR efforts to achieve company-wide sales promotion goals.
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Salary: ¥15,000,000 - ¥25,000,000 per annum
Location: Tokyo
Date Posted: 28 May 2025
A multinational IT consulting firm is searching for a Head of Marketing and Communications. The selected candidate will be instrumental in elevating the brand locally, building intimacy with clients and talent, and supporting growth ambitions.
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Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥13,000,000 per annum
Location: Hyogo
Date Posted: 26 May 2025
An international academic institution is looking for a Marketing Director. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring the school's growth through the development and implementation of a robust marketing strategy.
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Which marketing positions are in demand in Japan right now?
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Which certifications are important for marketing roles in Japan?
Recognised certifications for marketing roles in Japan include Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ), Google Ads Certification, HubSpot Content Marketing Certification, and Meta (formerly Facebook) Blueprint Certification. These validate core competencies in digital marketing and advertising. For positions requiring Japanese proficiency, the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or N1 is often a key requirement, especially in roles involving client communication or local market content. -
What’s the average salary for marketing professionals in Japan?
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