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Permobil Marketing Specialist in Tokyo, Japan
Marketing Specialist
Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.
At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.
Our leadership team in Tokyo, Japan is now looking for a Marketing Specialist. The Marketing professional willexecute marketingandevent planningfor Permobil Japan, whilst collaborating closely with cross-functional and regional teams to ensure the successfulexecution of downstream marketing initiativesandcampaigns. The successful candidate will be able to communicate in Japanese and English. Please submit an updated resume/CV and a cover letter highlighting why you would be suitable for this role.
Key Tasks
Marketing planning: Develop and execute a marketing plan that aligns with the company's objectives, including management of sponsorships and ambassadors as they relate to the overall marketing strategy.
Product/service launch: Be the local marketing lead for product launches, working closely with the regional and country-based teams to ensure all activities are executed on time.
Campaign coordination: Plan and execute marketing campaigns in alignment with Permobil Japan’s strategic goals, including the implementation of campaigns being delivered from the regional team.
Digital marketing and communications: Proactively manage and utilise the local website and marketing platforms (HubSpot, social media etc) to communicate with our customers and staff, and to execute your campaigns. Ensure monthly reporting and analysis is delivered on time.
Content development and branding: Utilise Adobe Creative Cloud to develop content in alignment with Permobil branding, including graphic design, filming and editing of videos, social media content etc.
Translations: Manage all translations required for Japan’s marketing activities, utilising approved global and local agencies/platforms.
Event coordination: Coordinate all commercial events in alignment with the management team, including the event calendar, stand design, promotional, product display, logistics, vendor relations, staff branding etc.
Budget coordination: Track the marketing expenditure in alignment with the budget allocated by the country manager, including sourcing of merchanise, events, campaign expenses, translation costs, and more.
Compliance: Ensure all marketing activities comply with company QSE, local regulations, and industry standards.
Upstream marketing: Support the upstream team/product management as required with the coordination of user-product validation testing and other needs as they arise.
Why Permobil is a great next step for you!
- You’ll make a difference. Every day
Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people’s lives.
- You’ll make your mark as part of our future
We collaborate with colleagues across borders toInnovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.
- You’ll feel welcome from day one
We’re known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.
Who you are
You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don’t follow the herd – you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we’re looking for. Other key qualities about you would be:
A proactive attitude and engagement towards marketing practices.
A passion to drive the local marketing activities independently, seeking opportunities to make a positive experience for our customers and staff.
A collaborative mindset who is proactive about working with other staff across the business.
Your Background - Including Key Competencies
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field
Marketing Planning
Campaign/Event Coordination
Budget Management
Content Development
Product Launch experience
Information
Please apply via our career page no later than 7 October. We will conduct selection continuously so send us your application today!
For information about the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter, Bennett Saravana onbennett.saravana@permobil.com.
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More about Permobil
Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.
Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1600 team members in more than 15 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.