Job Title: Japan Event Manager, Japan Marketing

Role Summary:

We are looking for a high-energy, strategic, and detail-oriented Event Manager to join our Japan Marketing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and management of a variety of events—ranging from high-touch executive roundtables, Flagship country event to user community event in industry, etc. You will work closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, SE, Architecture, Marketing, and Global team) to create impactful experiences that drive customer engagement, brand loyalty, and pipeline growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute an integrated event strategy for the Japan market that aligns with Cisco’s business priorities and marketing objectives.

End-to-End Execution: Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, catering, AV production, registration, and on-site management by working with event agency.

Executive Programs: Design and lead high-touch, small-scale events (e.g., CISO roundtables, advisory boards) focused on gathering product feedback and fostering peer-to-peer networking.

Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders (Sales, Engineering, Marketing) and external partners/customers regarding event initiatives.

Vendor Management: Source and manage external agencies and vendors to ensure high-quality delivery within budget.

Budget Management: Oversee the event budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and accurate financial reporting.

Measurement & ROI: Define KPIs for each event, track performance, and provide post-event analysis and recommendations for future improvements.

Content Collaboration: Work with marketing managers to ensure event content and messaging are consistent with Cisco’s brand and product roadmap.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Experience: 5+ years of experience in event management, preferably within the B2B technology industry.

Language Skills: Native-level fluency in Japanese and professional proficiency in English (written and verbal) to collaborate with global teams.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand business goals and translate them into engaging event experiences.

Project Management: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior executives and customers.

Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and handle on-site challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.

Technical Savvy: Proficiency in event management software (e.g., CVENT, Webex), CRM (Salesforce), and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in managing “Invitation Only” executive programs.

Knowledge of the IT market and its key personas (CIOs, CISOs, IT Directors).

Familiarity with Cisco’s product portfolio and partner ecosystem.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.