Communications Specialist

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  • Location:
    Minato, Japan
  • Area of Interest
    Marketing and Communications
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    *None
  • Job Id
    1421548

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has strong communications skills as well as excellent technology knowledge.


You will serve as a strategic Communications Specialist and advisor to key business leaders in Japan. 


Your main responsibilities will include:

- Create and execute communications strategies that address all relevant internal and external audiences to help drive business objectives.


- Collaborate with global and regional peers to balance regional and global requirements on behalf of the communications team.

 

- Provide regional insight into global integrated planning process and dedicatedly contribute local market knowledge to global strategies.

 

- Lead or implement specific, high quality communications via projects, events or programs within a given timeframe in support of key business leaders.

 

- Execute communications across multiple disciplines and channels, including traditional media, speaker forums, online platforms, social media, etc.

 

- Develop content including thought leadership messaging, executive presentations, blogs, social content, media pitches, etc, for business leaders to enhance their profile within the tech sector and broader industry.

 

- Counsel, support and advise leaders concerning communications.

 

- Identify opportunities and implement communications to reach the objectives of your key business units in the region.

 

- Lead communications at external events and internal strategy meetings to ensure the consistent communication to reach business objectives.

 

- Work effectively with colleagues and leaders at all levels of the business and Communications team (regionally and globally).

 

Who you are

- You are a strong communications professional with 4-6 years working for big brands either in-house or from agency background.

- You have a proven track record of successful, creative strategic communication management.

- You are fluent in both Japanese and English communication
- You have experience in giving counsel to executives

- You are able to build communication plans – strategic and tactical – and play active role in their execution and measurement.
- Self-motivated, you have the ability to handle areas of responsibility with minimum supervision and guidance.

- You exercise discretion when presented with sensitive information or confidential issues.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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