About the company

Our client is an international manufacturer of advanced machinery, supporting customers across the Asia-Pacific region through operations in Japan and Korea and collaboration with a global headquarters in Italy. The business combines technical expertise with a strong focus on customer engagement, innovation and market development.

This is an opportunity to join a growing international organisation at an important stage of its development. Working closely with sales teams, customers, dealers and colleagues overseas, you will contribute directly to strengthening the company’s presence in competitive markets. The culture is collaborative, hands-on and entrepreneurial, with scope to work independently, develop new ideas and build a valuable international network.

The company offers a supportive environment where motivated professionals can broaden their responsibilities, gain exposure to global marketing and deepen their understanding of the machinery industry.

What the job entails

As Marketing and Communications Specialist, you will lead and coordinate marketing activities primarily for the Korean market, while also supporting market engagement in Japan. Based onsite in Hirakata, Osaka, you will work independently and report to the Regional Marketing Manager, collaborating regularly with the Italian marketing team in English.

Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering campaigns, trade shows, seminars, exhibitions, master classes and customer events. You will coordinate showroom visits and customer activities, liaise closely with sales teams in Japan and Korea, and help strengthen customer relationships and market reputation.

You will also contribute to digital marketing and digitalisation initiatives, applying relevant local practices across social media and other communication channels. International travel to Korea is expected approximately quarterly or every six months, with occasional travel to Malaysia, Italy or Germany for training, induction and industry exhibitions. This is a high-visibility role for a proactive professional who can turn marketing activity into meaningful customer engagement.

Key requirements

• At least 5–6 years’ experience in B2B marketing, including communications, campaigns and events.
• Proven ability to manage marketing projects and campaigns independently, from planning through to delivery.
• Experience organising trade shows, seminars, exhibitions, master classes or customer events.
• Native-level Japanese and business-level English, with the ability to read, write and speak confidently in an international business environment.
• Experience working with, or a strong understanding of, Japanese and Korean business environments.
• Familiarity with digital marketing, social media planning and digitalisation, together with the ability to learn and apply local digital practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to work effectively with sales teams, customers and dealers.
• A proactive, outgoing and outspoken approach, with the ability to engage people quickly and represent the business positively.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions and maintain clear reporting with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, particularly to South Korea, with occasional travel to Malaysia, Italy and Germany.
• Based in, or able to commute to, Hirakata, Osaka, with legal eligibility to work in Japan.
• Conversational or business-level Korean and experience adapting global marketing content for local audiences would be advantageous.