[DCJP] Marketing Group Leader (Bosch Rexroth Products)

Bosch Rexroth is a global leader in drive and control technologies, providing solutions for mobile machinery, industrial applications and factory automation. As part of the Bosch Group, we combine deep engineering expertise with a strong focus on automation, digitalization and sustainable technology.

Bosch Rexroth Japan is going through an important transformation, with Japan receiving significant strategic attention and support from our global business units. Marketing has an important role to play in this development.

We are looking for a hands-on Marketing Group Leader who can lead and develop our local team while building a more strategic, measurable and commercially connected marketing approach.

You will work closely with business unit managers, Sales leaders and other stakeholders across Japan, while being strongly connected to our global business unit marketing teams. This provides significant international exposure as well as access to global expertise, resources and support.

• Lead & develop the team: Lead our Marketing team, develop capabilities and establish clear priorities and effective ways of working.
• Shape the marketing approach: Translate business priorities into a focused marketing plan with clear target audiences, channels, objectives and KPIs.
• Connect Marketing to Sales: Work closely with business unit and Sales leaders to ensure Marketing contributes to customer engagement, lead generation and growth.
• Lead marketing activities hands-on: Personally own and execute key projects, such as trade fairs, exhibitions, campaigns or other strategic marketing initiatives.
• Strengthen digital marketing: Further develop our use of digital channels, CRM, lead automation and performance data.
• Connect Japan & Global: Leverage global marketing expertise, tools and content and translate them effectively to the Japanese market

You will lead two Marketing employees, one based in Yokohama and one in Tsuchiura, supported by a full-time Marketing intern. We actively encourage the continued use and development of interns within the team.

This is a small team with broad responsibility, so we are looking for someone who enjoys combining leadership and strategy with hands-on execution.

The position is based in Yokohama with hybrid working available. Travel to Tsuchiura and other locations in Japan is expected when required for events, customer or partner activities, and other business needs.

• Business-level Japanese and English.
• Strong marketing experience, preferably in a B2B environment.
• Proven leadership experience - through people management, project leadership or significant cross-functional responsibility.
• Strong business orientation and the ability to connect Marketing with commercial priorities.
• Hands-on mentality and willingness to personally lead and execute marketing activities.
• Structured, proactive and solution-oriented working style.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Experience in industrial or technology markets, digital marketing, CRM, lead generation, marketing automation or working closely with Sales would be an advantage.

We ideally seek someone with proven people-leadership experience, but are also open to high-potential marketing professionals who have demonstrated strong leadership capabilities and are ready to take the next step.

Bosch Rexroth Japan is at an important point in its transformation, with significant strategic relevance and visibility within our global organization.

This creates an opportunity to do more than manage an established marketing operation. You can actively shape how Marketing develops in Japan, build new capabilities, challenge existing approaches and strengthen its contribution to business growth - while benefiting from the expertise and support of a global marketing organization.

As part of Bosch Rexroth and the wider Bosch Group, the role also offers strong opportunities for personal and professional development, including exposure to international projects, global networks and potential future career opportunities beyond Japan.

Employment Type: Full-time employee Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa | Hybrid working available Domestic travel: Required as needed Mandatory retirement age: 60 years (re-employment program available)