Marketing Manager

Fivetran
Remote, Japan, APACPosted 25 February 2026

Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><p>From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong><strong>About the Role</strong></strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This is an exciting opportunity to be our first dedicated marketing hire in Japan! As the Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and growing our presence in the Japanese market. You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive marketing strategy focused on events, content translation, case studies, and account-based marketing (ABM).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This role requires a hands-on, entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global teams. You will have the opportunity to shape our marketing efforts from the ground up and make a significant contribution to our success in Japan.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This role will report directly to the Head of Marketing - APAC, based in Sydney, Australia.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">As our Regional Marketing Manager for Japan, you will be the driving force behind our local market presence. Success in this role means transitioning from a supportive team player to a high-energy leader who scales our regional footprint through meticulous execution and strategic alignment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You will be measured by your ability to:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Drive Predictable Growth: Launch and scale a sophisticated Japan marketing motion that consistently generates a high-quality pipeline for the sales team.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Establish Local Authority: Build Fivetran’s credibility by producing high-impact, local content and hosting premium events that resonate with the local market.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Master Cross-Functional Rhythms: Navigate time zones and cultural nuances to establish seamless working cadences with Sales, Alliances, and Global Marketing teams.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Execute with Precision: Demonstrate exceptional organisational proficiency by managing the regional budget and project timelines with increasing independence and disciplined prioritization.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Cultivate Social Proof: Secure and amplify Japanese customer success stories, turning local wins into powerful proof points for the broader region.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This is a full-time remote position based out of Japan.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong><strong>Technologies You’ll Use</strong></strong></span></p> <ul> <li s ... (truncated, view full listing at source)