Head of Marketing - Japan

Job title: Head of Marketing - Japan

About the Role Databricks is seeking an exceptional marketing leader to serve as Head of Marketing for Japan. As the country marketing leader and strategic partner to the Japan leadership team, you will help shape the go-to-market strategy and drive Databricks' growth in one of our most strategic markets.

What You'll Do

• Define and execute Databricks' integrated marketing strategy for Japan to accelerate category leadership, pipeline growth, customer adoption, and long-term market expansion.
• Partner with the Japan leadership team to shape overall go-to-market plans and align marketing with business goals across sales, product, and partnerships.
• Build and lead a local marketing organization, programs, and initiatives (demand generation, brand building, events, content) to expand Databricks' presence in Japan.
• Manage local marketing budget, measure performance, and optimize programs for impact and ROI.

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in enterprise software or technology marketing in large, fast-growing markets.
• Deep understanding of the Japanese market, customers, and business culture.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute integrated marketing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with sales, product, and regional leadership.
• Data-driven mindset with a track record of driving pipeline growth and market expansion.

Nice to Have

• Experience launching new products or categories in Japan.
• Experience with demand-generation programs and field marketing in enterprise settings.