Rakuten

About Rakuten

Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to have healthy minds and bodies. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities. If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us make reading lives better. The Role: Rakuten Kobo Inc. is looking for a Regional Marketing Manager to join our Sales and Marketing team! The team works in close collaboration with Kobo’s retail partners to deliver a best-in-class consumer experience of the Kobo brand through POS, partner advertising, promotions, and in-region ATL and BTL marketing, among other marketing related responsibilities. Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing, the Regional Marketing Manager plays a vital role in leading and executing quarterly partner marketing plans, contributing to account management responsibilities, representing retail partner marketing interests internally, and being the day to day ‘face’ of Rakuten Kobo to the partner. Overall, you will be responsible for: driving Kobo eReader, accessory and gift card sales, eBook and audiobook sales, and bringing new customers into the Kobo ecosystem. The Netherlands, Belgium, The Nordics, Switzerland and the UK are the territories of responsibility for this role. The Perks: We recognize that it can be challenging to be a remote worker and make significant efforts to ensure that all of our remote employees are kept engaged and enjoy all of the same perks of being part of the Kobo family - we offer reimbursement for benefits plans and a personal health and fitness allowance. We host regular training sessions (which can be attended remotely) and our CEO regularly provides updates on all things Kobo via Slack and encourages employees across the world to engage with him. Booklovers are thrilled to see that we offer employees a free device upon joining. We encourage reading time as well as hosting frequent Lunch and Learn Author Series. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities. The Person: The role requires a team player focused on delivering profitable results with a hands-on approach to delivering with speed, attention to detail and a passion for competing in the exciting but highly competitive world of digital reading. A candidate with a good combination of strategic, leadership and executional skills will thrive. This role will require approximately 20% travel within the region. The Skillset: Required: Minimum 5 years marketing experience, with proven channel marketing experience. Ideally, hands-on experience of (trade) customer engagement Strong team player, with proven ability to influence at all levels Product marketing experience Strong analytical skills Creative thinker Effective presentation skills Fluency in English Nice to Haves: Fluency in additional languages Sales and/or Business Development experience Industry experience with technology, digital content and/or consumer electronics Digital marketing experience About Rakuten Kobo Inc. Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global ecommerce companies, with the world’s most innovative eReading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million + customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning eReaders, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies. Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted. To Recruiting Agencies: Rakuten does not accept candidate referrals or resumes/CVs from recruitment agencies with whom Rakuten does not have a contract. Rakuten will not accept any claim for payment based on unsolicited referrals or resumes/CVs.

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Legal Form: Inc

Company Type: Public

Company Size: 5001 - 10000

Revenue: ~ 10 billion (USD)

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