Head of Marketing - Japan

TL;DR

Head of Marketing - Japan (AI/Data): Defining and executing integrated marketing strategy across brand, demand generation, customer engagement, and ecosystem development to accelerate category leadership, pipeline growth, and market expansion with an accent on AI-enabled practices, partner co-marketing, and localized programs. Focus on aligning marketing with sales priorities, building high-performing teams, and driving measurable revenue outcomes in Japan's enterprise tech market.

Tokyo, Japan

Company

Databricks is the data and AI company, with over 10,000 organizations worldwide including 50% of the Fortune 500 relying on its Data Intelligence Platform.

What you will do

• Serve as senior marketing leader and advisor to Japan leadership, shaping country strategy and market planning.
• Develop and execute end-to-end marketing strategy including brand, demand gen, executive engagement, customer marketing, comms, and events.
• Localize global and APJ campaigns for maximum in-market impact and build tailored programs for Japan's buyer dynamics.
• Drive partner marketing and ecosystem development to expand reach, pipeline, and customer engagement.
• Champion AI-first marketing practices, leveraging data, automation, and emerging tech for effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and build a high-performing marketing team focused on accountability and innovation.

Requirements

• 15+ years progressive marketing leadership in enterprise tech / high-growth software, with proven experience leading marketing in Japan
• Native / fluent Japanese and business-level English required
• Demonstrated strategic partnership with senior sales executives and commercial acumen in pipeline/revenue metrics.
• Strong experience in field marketing, demand gen, partner marketing, comms, events, and B2B go-to-market.
• Deep understanding of AI's impact on marketing and ability to drive AI-enabled transformation.
• Exceptional communication, executive presence, and team-building skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits tailored to region, including health, perks, and support for diverse needs.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity hiring practices.
• Global offices with collaborative, innovative culture focused on data and AI excellence.