Marketing Manager (Japan)

Pacific, MO (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own a Japan-focused regional marketing agenda, translating global plans into locally resonant campaigns, partner enablement, and customer stories that drive Formlabs’ leadership in manufacturing, dental, and medical sectors.

  • Regional strategy & execution: Develop end-to-end plans tying channel partners to product marketing in Japan.
  • Content & enablement: Deliver locally relevant content and sales tools for partners and customers.
  • Measurement & leadership: Define KPIs/OKRs, monitor regional performance, and contribute to APAC strategy.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop end-to-end marketing plans that align Formlabs and channel partner initiatives across manufacturing, dental, and medical sectors in Japan.
  • Lead regional PR, brand positioning, and awareness programs to strengthen Formlabs' position as the market leader in professional 3D printing.
  • Collaborate with global product marketing, content, and translation teams to deliver compelling, locally relevant content for Japanese customers and partners.
  • Develop and implement regional channel programs and empower channel partners with effective product marketing materials and sales enablement tools.
  • Engage directly with customers to capture how they use Formlabs products and develop user stories that highlight success across key industries.
  • Define, track, and report on regional marketing KPIs and OKRs covering channel performance, web traffic, lead generation, and user engagement.
  • Join the APAC leadership team and contribute to broader regional strategy

Requirements

  • Native Japanese speaker with excellent English communication skills
  • Experience in regional marketing management
  • Proficient in tools such as Google Analytics, website CMS platforms, Salesforce or equivalent CRM, and marketing automation systems
  • Strong analytical mindset - able to identify trends, spot opportunities, and make data-driven decisions
  • Creative thinker with the ability to adapt global strategies to local market realities
  • Results-driven and comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-growth environment

Preferred

  • Familiarity with graphic design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign
  • Experience with Salesforce and Marketo or similar platforms
  • Technical or engineering background, or prior experience marketing to manufacturing, dental, or medical industries
  • Experience managing agencies for content, PR, and media
  • Passion for 3D printing and emerging technologies
  • Experience in rapidly scaling startup environments

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity in a unicorn-stage company
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Language learning and professional development support
  • In-house and external training opportunities
  • Unlimited 3D prints
  • Regular team events
  • Perks are subject to adjustments and may vary from team to team

Formlabs

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Formlabs builds the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life. Headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts with offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, and Hungary, Formlabs is the professional 3D printer of choice for engineers, designers, manufacturers, healthcare providers, and decision makers around the globe. Formlabs products include the Form Series SLA printers, Fuse Series SLS printers, Form Wash and Form Cure post-processing solutions.

Founded in 2011
Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
707 employees (56 in marketing)
48% recommend to a friend
57% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
922.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$25.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
54.2%
Direct
36.4%
Referral
4.9%
Social
3.7%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~721

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
36 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
4.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

Funding

Total Funding
$253.7M
Last Raise
Series E, 5 years ago