Jr. Trade Marketing / MD

About the company

This organisation brings together leading golf brands and products, with a focus on helping dedicated golfers enjoy the game and improve their performance. Its work is guided by a commitment to product performance, technological innovation, quality and exceptional service. The team shares a passion for golf and takes a long-term view: building strong relationships with golfers and trade partners while contributing positively to its brands, communities and the game.

The culture is centred on excellence, collaboration and respect. The organisation aims to create a workplace where diversity, inclusion and belonging are valued, and where people take pride in the quality and impact of their work. For someone interested in golf and marketing, this is an opportunity to contribute to how golfers discover and choose products that suit their needs.

What the job entails

As Golf Ball Trade Marketing professional, you will help golfers in Japan understand and select golf balls suited to their needs, while strengthening the retail experience and supporting sales performance. Working closely with the Sales, Marketing, Fitting & Education and Brand Communications teams, you will develop and deliver merchandising, point-of-sale materials, campaigns and promotional programmes for golf shops and courses.

You will support new product launches, coordinate marketing materials in response to sales team needs, and identify ways to improve the shopper experience across physical and online retail. The role also involves adapting global campaign assets for the Japanese market, supporting locally developed initiatives and coordinating relevant approvals. You will monitor the use and effectiveness of in-store tools, share insights and recommend improvements. The position offers scope to build experience across a broad range of marketing activities.

Key requirements

• At least three years’ experience in brand marketing and/or sales promotion in Japan, gained in a manufacturer, advertising agency or sales promotion agency.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead and manage projects, particularly in sales promotion.
• Strong organisation and information management skills, with the ability to manage multiple requests, identify issues and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with sales and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Native-level Japanese.
• A valid driving licence.
• Passion for golf is welcome; playing ability or handicap is not a consideration.
• Experience in brand marketing at a multinational company or in the sports industry is an advantage.
• General knowledge of marketing principles and hands-on marketing experience are advantageous.
• Conversational to business-level English is desirable for collaboration with US-based colleagues, including conference calls and presentations, but is not essential.