Genspark is looking for a Head of Marketing to lead our Japan market expansion. You'll own the full marketing strategy for Japan—from building brand awareness to driving product adoption—while managing a team of 4 marketing professionals in Tokyo. This is a true general manager role where you'll shape how Genspark shows up in Japan. You'll develop our go-to-market strategy, localize our brand for South Japanese audiences, and build the marketing engine that drives our growth in one of the world's most sophisticated markets.
What You'll Do
Market Strategy & Leadership
Develop and execute Japan's full-funnel marketing strategy
Localize Genspark's brand positioning and product narrative for Japanese audiences
Set marketing goals and priorities for the Japan market
Identify opportunities and adapt strategies based on the local competitive landscape
Go-to-Market Execution
Lead product launches and major marketing campaigns
Build Genspark's brand presence through integrated campaigns across brand marketing, PR, events, influencer partnerships, and product marketing
Experience at B2B SaaS or productivity tool companies (Notion, Slack, Dropbox, etc.)
Understanding of product-led growth (PLG) strategies
Experience launching US tech products in Japan market
Strong relationships in the Japanese tech media, influencer, or partnership ecosystem
Experience working at both large tech companies and startups
Familiarity with AI products or developer tools
What We Offer
💰 Competitive salary and equity package
❤️ Health insurance (Japan standards)
📅 Flexible PTO policy
🏢 Tokyo office
🚀 Front-row seat to building Genspark's presence in one of the world's most important markets
🌏 Opportunity to shape a market from day one with support from a global team
👥 A team that values work-life balance and collaborative culture
☕ Our Vibe
We're confident about what we're building, but humble about what we still need to learn. We move fast, debate ideas openly, and celebrate wins together. We respect Japanese business culture while bringing Silicon Valley's innovation mindset. If you want to build something meaningful in Japan while being part of a global mission, you'll fit right in.
📧 Ready to Join Us?
Send us your resume (in English or Japanese), a brief note about why Genspark excites you, and 2-3 examples of marketing initiatives you've led in Japan (with results/metrics if possible).
About Genspark
Genspark is an all-in-one AI Workspace on a mission to enable the 3-day work week for 1 billion+ knowledge workers. Founded in 2023, the company achieved $155M ARR in just 10 months—the fastest in the agent space.
