Marketing Manager, Japan - Matterport

Job Description

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.  Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. 

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.  We’ve continually refined, transformed, and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.  We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.  This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors.  By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven Marketing Manager, Japan to lead Matterport’s marketing efforts in one of our most dynamic and unique markets. This role will be instrumental in driving the marketing pipeline, enhancing brand awareness, and supporting revenue growth in Japan. As a key member of the International (EMEA & APJ)  marketing team, you will design and execute marketing activities, collaborate closely with sales and channel partners, and manage marketing initiatives  that resonate with the Japanese market. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is an individual contributor and can operate independently and within a team by maximising the impact with available resources.

You will work with the existing Japan Country leader & sales team to shape & expand Matterport's presence in Japan while contributing to the company’s global mission of transforming the built world. 

This role reports to the Senior Director International Marketing and will require travel around the major cities in Japan, fluent Japanese and English speaking is essential.  

Responsibilities:

• Develop quarterly marketing plans: Working alongside the Japanese Country leader Create and execute marketing plans tailored to the Japanese market, ensuring alignment with Matterport’s global Promote/Operate marketing objectives.

• Pipeline Growth: Drive pipeline growth through working with our global teams and agencies on paid media as well as developing and executing local activities like  campaigns, events, webinars, PR and other programs that convert prospects into customers.

• Channel Marketing: Collaborate with channel partners to develop and implement co-marketing programs that drive partner engagement and sales. Manage the MDF program locally ensuring compliance of activities and payments

• Brand Awareness: Increase Matterport’s visibility and credibility in Japan by executing brand-building activities such as PR, events, and localised content creation.(case studies)

• Budget Management: Plan and manage the regional marketing budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum ROI.

• Data-Driven Decisions: Use analytics and KPIs to measure campaign performance and adjust strategies for continuous improvement.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales (Country Leader, Account Executives, Channel Account Managers and BDRs) and regional & global marketing to ensure alignment and effective execution of initiatives.

• Travel up to 10% of the time
   

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College

• A track record of commitment to prior employers.

• A highly resourceful and independent marketer with a minimum of 8 years experience in marketing roles and a proven track record of executing impactful marketing activities in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluent in Japanese and English, with a deep understanding of Japanese market dynamics, cultural nuances, and customer preferences. 

• Able to manage weekly calls with teams based in the UK, Singapore and US Experienced in direct sales and channel marketing

• Able to create and support channel co-marketing programs.

• Energetic, presentable and professional

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

• A team player who works closely with the sales team to understand their goals & challenges, translating these into actions delivering pipeline and revenue.

• Data-driven, with a strong ability to analyse performance metrics and adjust strategies to achieve measurable results.

• Skilled in digital marketing, demand generation, and event management, with a track record of delivering pipeline growth.

• Familiar with using Marketing & Sales tools, such as Groove, SFDC, Marketo

• Background in the Technology/Saas industry is preferable. 
   

What’s In It For You?
When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed. 
 

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.
 

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to): 

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug

• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance

• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family

• Commuter and parking benefits

• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)

• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing