{"id":23929,"date":"2026-01-28T18:25:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T18:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/job\/marketing-associate-japanese-bilingual\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T22:53:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T22:53:19","slug":"061476","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/job\/061476\/","title":{"rendered":"Marketing Associate -Japanese bilingual"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bilingual Marketing Associate (English \/ Japanese)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Manufacturing SaaS | Field &amp; Event Marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location : Chicago IL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Base : $70-100K <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re looking for a <strong>highly motivated Bilingual Marketing Associate (English\/Japanese)<\/strong> to join a fast-growing manufacturing SaaS company in the U.S. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of <strong>field marketing, events, and lead generation<\/strong>, and who wants to make a real impact in a rapidly scaling startup environment.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll play a critical role in building brand presence, generating high-quality pipeline, and connecting manufacturing leaders with innovative technology that helps them operate smarter and faster.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>&#128640; What You\u2019ll Do<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan, coordinate, and execute <strong>high-touch field marketing and offline events<\/strong>, including trade shows, industry conferences, and exclusive customer engagements<\/li>\n<li>Own <strong>event marketing strategy<\/strong> to drive qualified leads and measurable ROI for the sales team<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and internal stakeholders to align campaigns with business goals<\/li>\n<li>Develop compelling <strong>event messaging, presentations, and promotional materials<\/strong> tailored to target audiences<\/li>\n<li>Manage end-to-end event logistics: venues, vendors, budgets, timelines, and post-event follow-ups<\/li>\n<li>Track, analyze, and report event performance, turning insights into actionable improvements<\/li>\n<li>Maintain and update CRM with event-generated leads and ensure seamless handoff to sales<\/li>\n<li>Support the creation of <strong>localized marketing content in both Japanese and English<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Stay current on manufacturing and SaaS industry trends and competitive landscape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>&#127919; What You Bring<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2+ years of experience in <strong>B2B marketing, field marketing, events, or lead generation<\/strong> (SaaS or manufacturing experience preferred)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fluent in Japanese and English<\/strong> (business-level proficiency required)<\/li>\n<li>Strong understanding of field marketing and pipeline generation<\/li>\n<li>Excellent project management skills with sharp attention to detail<\/li>\n<li>Confident communicator who can engage internal teams and external partners<\/li>\n<li>Self-starter mindset with strong ownership and execution skills<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to travel for events and conferences<\/li>\n<li>Experience with CRM or marketing automation tools (HubSpot, Salesforce) is a plus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u2b50 We\u2019ll Be Especially Excited If You Have<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A strong passion for <strong>building something meaningful in a fast-growing startup<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Proven ability to take ideas from concept to execution<\/li>\n<li>Experience or industry relationships within <strong>manufacturing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>&#128161; What You\u2019ll Get<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Rapid career growth in a high-impact, scaling startup<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on ownership of visible, revenue-driving marketing initiatives<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration with a driven, innovative, and global team<\/li>\n<li>Competitive base salary <strong>($70,000\u2013$100,000 DOE)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Variable bonus and <strong>uncapped commission potential<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Stock options and long-term upside<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>&#127873; Benefits &amp; Perks<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>100% company-covered health insurance<\/strong> (Medical, Dental, Vision)<\/li>\n<li>401(k) with <strong>4% company match starting Day 1<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>15 days PTO, 5 sick days, and 10 company holidays<\/li>\n<li>Commuter &amp; parking benefits<\/li>\n<li>Learning &amp; development support (conferences, professional memberships)<\/li>\n<li>Company lunches, snacks, drinks, and regular team events<\/li>\n<li>Referral bonuses<\/li>\n<li><strong>Part-time internship candidates are also welcome<\/strong>, provided there is strong commitment and ownership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>&#127757; Our Commitment<\/h3>\n<p>We are a <strong>diverse, inclusive, and equal-opportunity workplace<\/strong> that values unique perspectives and experiences. 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