Job Overview

Employer Type Direct Hire
Industry Logistics / Transportation
Salary ¥270,000 - ¥270,000 / Month (Plus bonus twice a year in June and December)
English Level Native level
Japanese Level Conversational Level
Restricted to Domestic Applicants? Japan only
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job Requirements

◆Must Have Skills

Digital Marketing Experience (2 years or more) (Specifically in PPC, SNS Account Management, Influencer Management)
Native-level English

◆Preferred Skills

Conversational Japanese (JLPT N3 or better)
SEO (keyword research, page optimization, writing)
Basic Design skills (Figma, Canva, Photoshop)
HTML/CSS Skills (Blog/Webpage editing understanding basic website functionality)
Email Marketing Experience
Data Analytical Skills (Google Analytics, Looker Studio, Excel)

Job Description

＜About Us＞

◆Who We Are

At ZenGroup, a global e-commerce company headquartered in Osaka, we bring together a vibrant team of professionals from 31 nationalities across 6 continents! Together, we speak 19 languages and share a passion for serving customers worldwide with exceptional service.

◆What We Do

We connect Japan to the rest of the world by providing a marketplace for foreigners to enjoy Japanese products in 19 languages through our ZenMarket proxy buying platform.
Via our ZenPop service we offer a subscription box service delivering highly curated boxes of snacks, stationery supplies and other goods all over the world.
For Japanese brands looking to break into the world of ecommerce we offer ZenPlus EC-Mall where the best of “made in Japan” can market their goods to a global audience.
Japanese companies seeking solutions to improve their advertising strategies towards foreign markets can utilize ZenPromo, our ad promotion service.

◆Why We Are Hiring

This year, we’ve been developing our marketing strategies among our teams to better align with our efforts. Our ZenPlus service aspires to bring more awareness to our EC shop and promote the sale of luxury brand bags. Our ZenMarket team is being reformed to better target the B2B market, and our ZenPromo team has been expanding their client base and operation scales. All the growth and changes among our teams has led to the need to bring experienced marketers to our team.Your responsibilities will vary depending on the team you represent, primarily focusing on leveraging your marketing expertise to raise awareness of our services internationally and promote Japanese products globally.

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◆Position Title

English Language Marketer

◆Duties

Content Marketing
Data Analysis（Google Analytics, Pivot Tables, etc.）
Email Marketing
Digital Advertisements (Meta, GADS, etc.)
Social Network Account Management
Influencer Marketing
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

◆Sample day at work (※Varies between teams)

9~10 Morning routine: Arrive at work, get coffee, check-in with the team, catch up with emails
10~11 Data: Check latest marketing data (SEO data, ongoing marketing campaigns, sales, etc.
11~12 Focus block: Work on Influencer Marketing (outreach, ongoing collaboration management)/ Occasional Meeting
12~13 Lunch Break
13~14 Focus block continued: Work on Influencer Marketing
15~17 Management: Develop our SNS content strategy,(content management, planning, finding　creators, collect material, schedule posts, interact with audience)
17~18 Wrap up: Prepare our email campaigns (Design, copy, targeting, scheduling) touch base one last time with team members to update on what got done/didn't get done, prepare for tomorrow

◆Employment Type

Permanent employee (Full Time)
※ Probationary period of 3 months
On-site work (Remote Work not available)

◆Working Hours

Flex time - Core time from 10:00 - 16:00 with up to 2 hours lunch【8 Working hours per day】
*fixed working time required for the first few months due to OJT
→Two days off per week（Saturday & Sunday）
Year end and new years holidays (4 days)
26 paid days off per year (Increases year over year)

◆Salary

￥270,000~ or more per month（Based on previous experience and ability）
Bonus twice a year (June and December)

◆Benefits

Raise once per year
Transportation Allowance (Up to 30,000 per month)
Relocation Allowance: ¥100,000 available for applicants relocating to Osaka from outside the Kansai region.
Overtime Pay (Paid by the minute)
Unemployment Insurance, National Health Insurance, Worker’s Accident Insurance
Business casual dress code（No suit required）

＜Who We Are Looking For＞

◆Personality

Strong Communication Skills : experience working in a professional working environment and a team. A successful candidate will need to be able to communicate effectively and collaborate with multiple team members.
Writing Enthusiast: A person who has a genuine passion for writing content and an understanding of search engines and how they work.
Strong Analytical Skills: The candidate should be adept at working with data, analyzing various metrics, and identifying areas for improvement. This involves a thorough understanding of data analysis tools and the ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
Growth-Oriented: Someone who is enthusiastic about personal and professional growth, and is ambitious to contribute to our company's expansion.

◆Hiring Process

First Interview - Hiring Team (45-60 mins, Online or In-person)
＊Marketing & Logic Tests (Excluded for Online Interviews) ↓

Second Interview - Marketing Team (45-60 mins, In-person required)
Travel Reimbursement up to ¥27,000 available for applicants outside the Kansai region
＊Marketing & Logic Tests (If not completed during the first interview)↓