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Marketing Manager

GumGum

GumGum

Marketing & Communications
Tokyo, Japan
Posted on Apr 20, 2024

GumGum is a contextual-first, global digital advertising platform that uses advanced AI technology to serve captivating creative ads that drive consumer attention, without the use of personal data. At GumGum, we don’t need to know who you are to deliver relevant and engaging ads that align with your active frame of mind. We believe that a digital advertising industry based on context rather than personal data builds a more equitable and less invasive future for the internet and is better for consumers, publishers and advertisers alike. Our blueprint for the future, The Mindset Matrix™, combines the power of context and creative in digital advertising to deliver superior attention and drive consumer action without sacrificing personal data.

To be a part of this next phase of digital advertising that prioritizes data privacy, please visit www.gumgum.com/careers

The Marketing Manager, Japan will play a key role within the GumGum Global marketing team - creating experiences and executing virtual and in-person marketing campaigns for both existing and prospective clients to support our portfolio of media and data solutions in Japan. The Marketing Manager is a client-centric campaign creator, with a creative mind, hands-on approach and collaborative spirit!

Reporting to the VP of Global Marketing Strategy & Operations, this role will be responsible for leading virtual and in-person events, interactive experiences, client marketing campaigns, webinars, conference sponsorships, and more. The Marketing Manager will develop custom, memorable experiences to drive engagement, awareness and new sales opportunities in the Japan region.

A successful Marketing Manager thrives in a fast paced environment, collaborating closely with the Managing Director, the Japan sales team, and the global marketing team to deliver highly effective and successful marketing programs, and has a flair for creativity, thinks outside of the box and has a deep understanding of audience needs, client engagement and revenue touchpoints needed to build outstanding campaigns.

What You'll Achieve

  • Create and execute engaging multi-touch campaigns.
  • Develop multichannel campaigns with Japan sales and global teams.
  • Adapt global marketing messages for Japan.
  • Craft engaging content for various marketing channels.
  • Plan virtual and in-person events with the local sales team.
  • Coordinate event sponsorships to ensure impact and ROI.
  • Manage webinars and work with speakers to generate leads.
  • Oversee campaign timelines, goals, resources, and budget.
  • Manage client gifting and swag programs.
  • Track campaign success in Salesforce from engagement to revenue.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to improve performance.

Skills You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
  • 3-5+ years in marketing, ideally in high-growth B2B tech.
  • Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency.
  • Proven success in building and scaling marketing campaigns.
  • Expertise in planning and executing events.
  • Ability to adapt global strategies for local impact.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, HubSpot, Splash, PMS tools, and G-Suite.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Independent and team-oriented work style.
  • Ability to collaborate with vendors.
  • Understanding of online advertising and media buying.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Creative marketing mindset for innovative campaigns.
  • Hands-on leadership and effective collaboration.
  • Ownership mentality with a track record of execution.
  • Entrepreneurial attitude.
  • Willingness to travel for events.

What We Offer

  • Learn about our benefits & perks package at gumgum.com/benefits. If you'd like additional information, your recruiter can share more specifics during the hiring process!

Awards

  • Shortlisted for Marketing Technology Company of the Year for the 2023 Mumbrella Awards
  • 2024 Winner of 7 BuiltIn Awards on a national, regional, and remote scale - including Remote Best Places to Work at #25 and Best Midsize Places to Work in Los Angeles, CA at #9
  • Ad Exchanger Programmatic Power Player 2022 and 2021
  • CTO Hero Award of OTT.X 2023
  • Digiday Media Awards Europe finalist 2022 and 2021
  • Finalist for the 2023 AdExchanger Awards Best Video Technology For Media Suppliers
  • Gold Award at the IAB Mixx Awards in Belgium in the “Best Use of Advertising Technology” category
  • The Drum Award Digital Advertising: Game-changing Technology for Domino's case study

GumGum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At GumGum, we believe in cultivating an environment where our team members can bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Encouraging identity and belonging is one of the many aspects of our culture that makes us stronger as an organization and drives innovation. We are committed to building and delivering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that is representative of the world around us, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity - and to act swiftly if this value is ever threatened. We are constantly striving to be better, and we continue to take strategic steps to advance representation. - Phil Schraeder, CEO

Learn more about our DEIB programming at gumgum.com/deib

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