Director Of Marketing - Japan

At Inkitt, we believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed. Our mission is to discover hidden talents and turn them into globally successful authors. Traditional publishing often leaves authors behind with human editors responsible for selecting books fit for publication. Inkitt is a pioneer at the forefront of Data Driven Publishing. By inventing an algorithm which analyzes users' reading behavior to identify hits, we have removed subjectivity from the traditional publishing equation. This gives Inkitt the unique ability to discover hidden talents that might otherwise have gone unnoticed.

Are you a builder? We are looking for the change-makers of the world; the people who just build the solution anytime they are unsatisfied with the status quo. Be a part of the revolution to develop new ways of distributing our books, audiobooks, creating games, and video series!

Come build the Disney of the 21st Century with us!

What you'll do:

• Team Management: If you manage a team, your duties will include setting sales targets, monitoring team performance, providing coaching and feedback, and possibly hiring and training new team members
• Business Development: You may also be responsible for building relationships with key customers, partners, or other stakeholders in your region to support growth
• Cross-functional Collaboration: You often work with other departments or teams within the company, such as product, customer service, or finance, to ensure the regional operations align with overall company objectives
• Performance Monitoring: Regional Growth Managers need to constantly track and analyze sales and customer data to assess the success of their strategies. They are often accountable for meeting specific growth and sales targets
• Reporting: Regular reporting to senior management on sales progress, challenges, and market insights is typically a part of this role
• Market Understanding: You must have a deep understanding of your region, including customer behavior, competitors, market trends, and any local regulations or considerations that could impact the business
• Responsible for driving the expansion and performance of Galatea in Japan. This person is in charge of sales and marketing strategies, team management, business development, and performance metrics
• Sales and Marketing Strategy: You develop and implement strategies to drive sales and customer growth in your designated region. This often involves closely working with marketing teams to execute region-specific campaigns and promotions
• The role involves meeting ambitious growth targets and requires a strong understanding of both the company’s offerings and the specific regional market

Who you are:

• Excellent multi-tasking skills with the ability to plan complex timelines
• Strong communication and people skills enabling you to give constructive criticism and drive excellence
• Experience as an English to Japanese translator of fiction, preferably within the fantasy/romance genre
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• You live and breathe books!
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and make decisions
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves in a startup environment
• Interest in the fantasy/romance genre is a big plus!
• This role is a remote role globally open to the US, EU and Japan 🌎
• Excellent documentation and tracking skills
• Proven track record of successful project management and the ability to get things done fast, without compromising on quality
• Experience managing freelancers
• Native Japanese speaker and native level fluency in English

What we offer:

• 🚀 Newly launched 401k to help you save and invest in your future (US)
• 🚀 A hybrid model in San Francisco and Berlin offices where 3 days per week are dedicated to in-person collaboration in parallel with remote work
• 🚀 Arguably the best perk? Getting to bring your fur-ever friend to our Berlin and San Francisco offices
• 🚀 Employee Referral Bonus
• 🚀 Professional coaching for People Managers and employees who have been with Inkitt for 2+ years
• 🚀 Free access to our Galatea App, get your read on
• 🚀 Health benefits that align with your local market, offering a variety of different coverages for medical, dental and vision
• 🚀 Berlin'ers gym membership
• 🚀 Stock options for all full-time employees! We believe everyone deserves a piece of ownership for when we become the Disney of the 21st Century
• 🚀 Donation to charity of your choice on your work anniversary
• 🚀 Stocked micro-kitchens with snacks and drinks to keep you energized
• 🚀 Unlimited budget for self-development books, on us
• 🚀 Berlin'ers virtual assistant
• 🚀 Dedicated budget for team-building events

How we've been doing:

• We're the 8th fastest-growing company in Europe, and 1st in Germany!
• We're a well-funded, mission-driven, series B company with top-tier investors like NEA, HV Capital, and Kleiner Perkins. Recently, Inkitt has raised $59 million, which is one of the largest Series B funding rounds on record for a Berlin-based business. We believe we have a breakthrough idea that will disrupt the publishing industry while changing undiscovered authors’ lives for the better 🪴

At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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