Pasona N A, Inc. is hiring: Marketing Associate in Chicago

A fast-growing manufacturing SaaS company is seeking a Japanese Bilingual Marketing Associate to support marketing initiatives, with a strong focus on field marketing and event execution. This role involves planning, coordinating, and managing marketing events such as trade shows and industry conferences to generate high-quality leads for the sales team. The associate will also create promotional materials, develop localized marketing content in Japanese and English, and collaborate with internal teams to align marketing efforts with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute field marketing events and trade shows.
• Develop and manage event marketing strategies for lead generation.
• Create promotional materials and messaging tailored to event audiences.
• Manage event logistics and post-event analysis for optimization.
• Maintain CRM with event-generated leads and support sales handover.
• Assist in localized marketing efforts in both English and Japanese.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in B2B marketing, field marketing, or lead generation, ideally in SaaS or manufacturing.
• Fluency in Japanese and English (business level).
• Strong event planning, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CRM and marketing automation tool experience (HubSpot, Salesforce) is a plus.

Preferred:

• Passion for fast-growing startups and executing impactful marketing campaigns.
• Existing relationships and experience in the manufacturing industry.

Benefits:

• 100% employer-covered health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Stock options and 401k plan with a 4% company match.
• 15 PTO days, 5 sick days, and 10 holidays annually.
• Company lunches, events, and professional development opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic, innovative environment while making a tangible impact on the manufacturing industry.