Marketing Manager (Mid to Senior Level) Position Details
Your Opportunity Awaits!
At Humble Bunny, our name isn’t just a label; it’s a testament to our values and culture.
As we expand our team with dynamic new roles—Marketing Manager—we’re looking for bold innovators who are humble and ready to make a powerful impact. If you’re eager to challenge the status quo and leave your mark in a vibrant and supportive environment, be a part of this exhilarating journey with us!
We’re also waiting for you to have you in our “fluffle” (*means a group of wild bunnies 😎)!
Empower Yourself, Empower Others
Our passion lies in catalyzing the “Success” of others—be it our Clients or your colleagues. Join us as we set out to propel our small business toward becoming Japan’s #1 marketing agency from both a brand and impact standpoint, but also as a culture and team-driven employer.
We’re looking for fearless thinkers who are eager to impact lives, foster collaboration, and help Humble Bunny shine as a leading brand. Here, your ideas matter, and you’ll have the platform to make them a reality.
Humble Bunny has instilled the concept of work-life integration, by defining a culture code that allows members from different backgrounds and cultures to maximize their individuality and enrich not only their work but also their lives, leading to the success of their clients.
This concept is based on the life experiences and entrepreneurial spirit of Nate, the CEO of Humble Bunny.
Shortly after coming to Japan, I taught English and did graphic design at a startup company.
There, I learned a lot and honed my business sense, but because I was too focused on work and only on results, I was not able to enjoy Japanese culture and life time, and I was living a life that was different from the ideal work life I had imagined when I came to Japan. In terms of quality of life, I remember the feeling of being unfulfilled as if it were yesterday. After this experience, I wanted to realize the ideal way of working at Humble Bunny, with the work life values that are based on enjoying and enriching life as the axis.
Now, as the representative of Humble Bunny, I take charge of various projects, but I always cherish family time with my daughter and wife, and strive to deepen my understanding of the wonderful culture of Japan, a peaceful country. I hope that
the members working at Humble Bunny will value their private lives as much as I do.
This is linked to the idea of work-life integration, which is to enrich not only the work of members but also their lives, leading to the success of clients and forming a corporate culture. Of course, it is important to work efficiently and quickly to provide high-quality solutions to clients responsibly. We also believe it is important to avoid overworking yourself and taking on a large amount of work, which can put a strain on your mental health.
We are looking for people who can work honestly and humbly for Humble Bunny members and clients. We hope
to meet members who value not only work but also lifestyle, enjoy life, and help transform Tokyo into an international mindset!
– Humble Bunny CEO Nate
Marketing Manager Job Opportunity (Senior level also available)
| Job Description | The job involves developing overall marketing strategies for digital native brands, as well as monitoring, advising, and coaching the progress of projects and teams using e-commerce, PPC, SEO, PR, content strategy, and web design & development. It invites the candidate to implement methods to enhance the potential of the team and maximize individual capabilities. This is a management role with a blend of individual-driven leadership involved. Clients range from major international brands to start-ups, and industries range from B-to-C apparel brands to B-to-B real estate.For those interested in control, impact, and tangible connection to growth and results, there are insanely more opportunities at Humble Bunny than working for a large corporation. For those who can commit to Humble Bunny for the long term, we are prepared to offer things like partnerships and top-level senior positions. Let’s do this together and share in the reward. |
| Employment status | Full-time employee *with initial trial period |
| Experience Requirements | – International/Business degree or equivalent preferred – 5+ years experience in advertising agency or marketing production department (in house) |
| Language Requirements | – Fluent, High level English skills – Fluent (N2 or equivalent) Japanese writing and speaking skills |
| Skill & Leadership Requirements | Marketing – Experience in digital marketing, including e-commerce, PPC, SEO, content marketing, copywriting, and overall promotion strategy development and execution – Ability to engage in strategic marketing decision making and take action – Ability to make sound decisions based on analysis, hypothesis testing, and results reviewStrong “Big Picture” understanding for future-forward, empathetic, and logical decision making Project Management – Experience (and comfortability) in client-facing roles – Strong internal project management skills (tasks, timelines, scheduling, team follow-up, etc.) – Proven ability to manage projects on time and at quality – Manage and monitor project progress – Strong command of team-established processes and procedures Leadership – Experience managing and leading teams – Excellent listening (understanding) skills as a leader and anchor of support for team members – Some acceptance and mastery of leadership fundamentals (Such as vulnerability, self-awareness, curiosity to understand people, creating safety, etc.) for inspiring teams – Austerity and humility to own mistakes and improve forward |
| Your Growth Path | HB is actively looking for Lead, Director, and Partner-level individuals for our future. If you believe you have an intrapreneurial spirit, are inspired by the values on our Culture Code page, and view marketing as your industry of calling, let us know. We will introduce you to the opportunities.🚀 |
| Work Location | – 4 Days Remote – 1 Day On-site (Shibuya) *Subject to change *Depending on overflow, performance, or other initiatives certain weeks may require more on-site days |
| Working Time/Conditions | 40 hours a week, or as needed to fulfill and complete deliveries *Ask us about our transparent work-scoping framework |
| Working Start/End Time | Flex System Core Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm Other hours during the day may be applied as individual desires (i.e. no need to block the full thing together on the front or the back of the core) |
| Standard Holiday | Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays *Unlimited Paid Vacation from Day 1 (see our Culture Code page for more details) *Other Company-deemed Holidays may apply |
| Paid Time Off | – Unlimited Paid Time Off (pending targets and deliveries are hit) PLUS – 12 Days mandatory (including black out periods for unredeemed holiday) See our Culture Code page for more details |
| Salary | 〜6,900,000 yen (including bonuses, allowances, etc.) – Negotiable – HB’s Innovative “Salary Drip” System (feel free to ask us about this) – Guaranteed minimum salary increase of 2% every year (more based on performance) – Profit Bonus System |
| Welfare program | Co-Pay on Social insurance (health insurance, employee pension, unemployment insurance, workers’ accident compensation insurance) |
| Other Amazing Perks | Our perk list at HB is extensive–including a few things you’ve probably never heard of or seen before! See a comprehensive overview on our Culture Code page! |
| Recommendations for Applying | We’re looking to understand a few things about you. Here are some tips to get a callback: 1. Make sure to attach a resume 2. Make sure to attach details about projects (i.e. a Portfolio) and your distinct roles (and non-roles) in those projects 3. Please include data and performance to showcase your ability 4. Problem resolution is important in this position. Please prepare a real story in which you 1. Recognized an issue > 2. Decided to Act > 3. Planned a meaningful solution > and then 4. Executed to fix it. |
| The Interview Process | Here is what our interview process looks like. Each step occurring after a successful previous step! 1. Application review: We will review your resume and portfolio of experience. Note that those who do not pass the screening, due to overwhelming demand for our positions, may not receive a response. We understand this is not ideal, but thank you for your understanding. Feel free to follow-up! 2. Formal Interview OR request for information: If we see potential in your application, we’ll request a formal first interview (usually 90 minutes). If we’re not formally ready to start, but our curiosity is piqued, we may ask you to submit more information or request a 30-minute touch base pre-interview. From there, successful candidates will be invited to that formal first interview. 3. Take-Home Test: After the first formal interview, we will likely give you a challenge, and ask you to develop a strategic and creative strategy for it. The test content may vary depending on your application. 4. Test Review + Second Interview: Next, we will ask you to guide us through the test, and complete a second series of questions and interview. This is also usually a 90-minute chat. 5. Result: In ideal situations, this is where we will confirm a number of technicalities and potentially be ready to make an offer. However, the Third chat can also be a chance for us to clear out a few more questions prior to the result. *Note that we try our best to really see things through with you. If things are taking a little longer and we need 4 or even 5 touch points, it’s because we see something in you and are trying to find a match. We are not going to rush as we’re looking to be invested in you for thousands of future hours (and want to make sure that both parties are gonna love that journey via a good cultural and skill match). If you are worried about time and have some tightness, please communicate that with us. |
A Mix of Major Global Brands, and some Underdog Grassroots Ones as Well!
Humble Bunny has worked with many global brands, some of which are not publicly available on the website. Working at Humble Bunny means that you can collaborate with these companies as part of your career. We also work a lot with smaller and mid-size clients. Getting us closer to decision-making roles and often allowing more command.
Take the Initiative and Shape Our Future
At Humble Bunny, we’re proud to be experiencing an impressive growth rate of over 25% year-over-year—all with a close-knit team of driven individuals. If you’re eager to join a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter, you’ve found the right place to thrive!
As a small yet nimble agency, we embrace change and encourage every team member to take the lead. Here, your ideas are not just welcomed; they are celebrated! With the support of our CEO and fellow team members, you’ll have the opportunity to transform your innovative concepts into reality. Whether it’s proposing a fresh approach in your industry, planning groundbreaking projects, or even launching your own initiatives, the sky’s the limit at Humble Bunny!
Join our “fluffle” (*see definition above)–let’s build something unconventionally amazing together!
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