Responsibilities

• Targeting & Value Prop: Support the definition of qualification criteria for target customers and help clarify the value we deliver to those segments in the US market.
• Journey Design: Help shape the user experience so that targets understand what they can achieve by working with us and are motivated to choose us as their partner.
• Bilingual Support: Assist Marketing and BDR functions with localized communications, ensuring messaging resonates in both Japanese and English.
• Sales & Insights: Participate in sales meetings to build understanding of customer challenges and support clear value communication across cultural boundaries.
• Data & Operations: Support data acquisition processes and operational frameworks used to run PDCA cycles for KPI achievement.
• Efficiency: Contribute to developing and executing productivity methods that support growth and market impact.

Requirements

• Experience: 1–3 years of professional experience in marketing, business development, or a related field. Startup experience is a plus!
• Language Proficiency: Native or business-level fluency in both Japanese and English.
• Strategic Mindset: A structured thinker with strong ownership of outcomes and an interest in learning how global strategy translates into local operational frameworks.
• The Toolkit: Exposure to KPI frameworks, ICP definitions, or customer journey design is a plus.
• Sales Curiosity: Comfortable supporting consultative sales conversations and eager to learn how marketing and sales align with customer reality.
• Systems Fluency: Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce a plus) and general comfort with data and performance tracking.
• Work Environment: Ability to work in-office 5 days a week in our Chicago office location.
• Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits — 100% company-covered health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Compensation — $65,000–$85,000 based on experience.
• Financial Security — 401(k) plan with a 4% company match starting day one.
• Generous Time Off — 15 days PTO, 5 sick days, and 10 company holidays annually.
• Thriving Culture — Company lunches, engaging events, healthy snacks, and quarterly/holiday celebrations.
• Learning & Development — Support for professional organizations, industry conferences, and learning initiatives.
• Financial Incentives — Commuter and parking benefits, plus referral bonuses.