Drive Innovation & Channel Growth in Japan & Korea (AECO) as a Regional Channel Marketing Manager
Are you ready to spearhead high-impact marketing initiatives across East Asia's dynamic tech landscape? As Regional Channel Marketing Manager for Japan and Korea, you will drive demand generation, champion strategic partner relationships, and maximize channel funding to propel regional growth. Join Trimble's AECO team to connect physical and digital workflows while shaping the future of industrial technology across two of Asia's most influential markets.
About Us
Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.
AECO: Trimble is empowering stakeholders through planning, design, construction and the entire asset lifecycle. The company’s innovative and connected ecosystem of solutions improves coordination and collaboration between teams, phases and processes. Automating work and transforming workflows, Trimble is enabling teams to deliver with confidence at every turn. For more information, visit: construction.trimble.com.
What Makes This Role Great:
In this role, you will sit at the strategic intersection of direct field marketing and partner channel growth across Japan and South Korea. You will have full ownership over regional Marketing Development Funds (MDF), co-developing localized, high-impact go-to-market strategies that directly influence revenue goals and shape market presence in key Asian markets.
Key Exciting Responsibilities:
- Spearhead regional MDF strategy, allocation, and co-developed marketing plans to maximize return on investment and fuel pipeline growth.
- Plan and execute localized direct marketing activities in Japan and Korea tailored to regional business cultures and account priorities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Regional Sales Leaders and Channel Account Managers, aligning marketing efforts directly with revenue targets.
- Enable partner marketing teams with turnkey campaign toolkits, digital content, and end-to-end co-marketing programs.
- Track, analyze, and optimize campaign performance and direct marketing spend to maximize sales opportunities.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in B2B channel/partner marketing and direct marketing within the technology or software sector.
- Proven track record of managing MDF strategy, campaign proposals, claim processing, and ROI tracking.
- Strong background in regional field sales collaboration and cross-functional stakeholder management.
- Deep understanding of business landscapes, marketing channels, and cultural nuances in Japan and South Korea.
- Analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to measure, optimize, and report on pipeline generation metrics.
Bonus Points For:
- Experience with Partner Relationship Management (PRM) platforms, particularly Impartner.
- Professional fluency in Japanese or Korean.
- Prior experience thriving in matrixed or global remote environments.
Logistics:
Location: Korea (In-Office) Travel Requirement: 15-25%
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact.
We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.
- You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.
- Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.
- Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."
How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.
Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate.
At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in B2B channel or partner marketing and direct marketing within the technology or software sector
- Experience managing Marketing Development Funds strategy, allocation, campaign proposals, claim processing, and ROI tracking
- Experience collaborating with regional field sales teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders
- Understanding of business landscapes, marketing channels, and cultural nuances in Japan and South Korea
- Analytical ability to measure, optimize, and report on pipeline generation metrics
- Experience with Partner Relationship Management platforms, particularly Impartner
- Professional fluency in Japanese or Korean
- Experience working in matrixed or global remote environments
Trimble Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trimble and has not been reviewed or approved by Trimble.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and lookback, plus RSUs in some roles, makes equity participation accessible. The ESPP is often highlighted as a standout part of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave in the U.S. is characterized as solid and well-regarded. This support is repeatedly positioned as a strength within the broader benefits offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as generous, with some groups using flexible or unlimited models. Paid holidays and flexible time-off approaches contribute meaningfully to work-life support.
Trimble Insights
What We Do
Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com. Trimble products are used in over 141 countries around the world. Employees in more than 30 countries, coupled with a highly capable network of dealers and distribution partners serve and support customers worldwide. As the market leader in most of our businesses, we offer a compelling value proposition to our customers based on productivity, return on investment and environmental stewardship. Come position yourself with an innovative industry leader and position yourself for success.
