Consumer Marketing Lead Japan at Spotify

Since our launch in 2008, Spotify has fundamentally changed how the world experiences audio. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million artists the opportunity to live off their art and providing billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. As the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service, we are driven by a deep love for music and podcasts. We are looking for passionate individuals to join us in revolutionizing the way the world listens.

The role

We are looking for a Consumer Marketing Lead to join our team in Japan on a full-time, on-site basis in Tokyo. This is a senior-level position for a seasoned marketer who will shape our consumer strategy to grow our brand presence and capture the hearts and ears of new and existing fans. You will be responsible for leading our consumer marketing team, overseeing the development of campaigns, and ensuring our creative and media strategies resonate deeply within the Japanese market.

Core responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize regional marketing strategies while managing the consumer marketing team in Japan.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional partners and external agencies to ensure all marketing activities remain representative of our global brand while feeling authentic to local audiences.
• Oversee the full campaign lifecycle, from creating business briefs and learning agendas to executing initiatives and conducting retrospectives to measure return on investment.

Skills and experience

• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in consumer marketing, brand management, or working within a creative agency in the Japanese market.
• Bilingual proficiency in both Japanese and English.
• Proven track record of managing the entire marketing lifecycle, including the execution of paid advertising campaigns to drive key brand metrics.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams, along with a solid professional network within the Japanese media and advertising industry.
• Deep understanding of the competitive digital landscape, including mobile and social platforms and their influence on Japanese popular culture.
• A self-starter mentality with the ability to work autonomously and solve problems creatively in an unstructured environment.

Compensation and benefits

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We believe that diversity of experience and perspective leads to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users. We encourage everyone to apply, regardless of background, as we continue to build a platform that is for everyone.

How to apply

If you are a lover of music and audio content who is ready to help us shape the future of listening, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application through our internal portal to be considered for this role.