Marketing Specialist

Super Micro Computer supermicro.com Open · verified Sep 18, 2026

Tokyo Mid-level General Marketing

Mid-level General Marketing role at Super Micro Computer. Tokyo.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build local marketing programs that grow Japanese business, sales results, and channel-partner activity
Organize events and tradeshows across Japan, while helping with programs in other APAC regions
Oversee agency-led advertising and SEO to generate leads and meet ROI targets
Coordinate with marketing teams and event vendors to control costs, improve event returns, and grow brand awareness

What you bring

A bachelor's degree and at least three years in marketing, corporate communications, or an agency role
Fluent spoken and written Japanese, including translation ability, plus additional English communication skills
Knowledge of web applications, social media, and content management
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with Adobe tools experience as a plus

Who this fits

You'll suit a mid-level marketing role focused on Japanese programs, events, agencies, and channel partners. The job is based in Tokyo and may involve events in Osaka, Nagoya, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Chiba, and other Japanese locations, plus support for APAC events. Non-Japanese citizens need a validated Japanese work visa in advance.

From the employer

Job Req ID: 28925

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan, develop, and implement local marketing programs to drive and increase Japanese business, Sales Team results, especially Sales Team-4, Team-12, and Team-1, and local channel partners' business, including partner training management.

2. Plan, lead, and coordinate the local events or tradeshows in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Chiba, or other areas in Japan, including supporting the other APAC regions' events.

3. Manage and work with external agencies to drive and manage advertising and SEO to achieve ROI goals and drive lead generation.

4. Manage and work with other marketing teams and external agencies, such as booth builders, to save the event cost and increase event ROI, and raise Supermicro brand awareness.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree

2. Fluent Japanese oral and written communication and translation skills.

3. Need additional English oral and written communication skills.

4. 3+ years of relevant work experience in the marketing department, corporate communication department, or ad agency managing tradeshows.

5. Good web applications, social media, and content management knowledge.

6. Proficiency in using MS Office systems (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint), and Adobe tools skills would be a plus.

7. If you are a non-Japanese citizen, you must have a validated Working Visa of Japan in advance.

Salary Range

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The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.