• Lead and manage the Sales & Marketing support team (4 direct reports), providing direction, performance management, coaching, and workload planning.
• Act as the primary liaison between Japanese management and the local Sales & Marketing team, ensuring clear communication, alignment of objectives, and timely execution of projects.
• Oversee and drive sales & marketing projects from planning to execution, ensuring deliverables meet business objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
• Supervise client visits and key account communications, particularly with Japanese clients, providing strategic support and ensuring strong relationship management.
• Oversee preparation and review of sales & marketing documentation, including quotations, invoices, purchase orders, and contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage translation and localization of marketing materials (website content, brochures, presentations, proposals, etc.) to ensure cultural relevance, brand consistency, and message accuracy for target audiences.
• Collaborate with Sales and Creative teams to develop and implement effective marketing campaigns and promotional materials aligned with company strategy.
• Lead market research initiatives, analyzing industry trends, customer insights, and competitor activities to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and improve internal processes and workflow efficiencies within the department.
• Report regularly to Japanese management on team performance, project status, market insights, and business opportunities.
• Handle additional strategic assignments as delegated by senior management.