Head of US Marketing
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Feb 12, 2025.
Head of US Marketing
Description
Kinish is a global food-tech startup leveraging rice technology to bring delicious and sustainable alternative dairy products to the world. We have been gaining significant attention from various media outlets (examples below):
[Food & Beverage Technology Review] https://www.fbtechreview.com/kinish
[Nikkei Cross Trend *Japanese only] https://kini-sh.com/ja/2428
Utilizing our rice technology, Kinish has developed a new alternative dairy product. We are currently preparing for its launch in Japan, with plans for further product expansion in the future. To drive this growth, we are hiring a Head of Japan Marketing.
If you are passionate about introducing innovative rice-based products from Japan to both domestic and global markets, we encourage you to apply! Even if you are not yet fully committed to a job change and would just like to learn more, we’d love to have a conversation with you.
Please find the following R&R for this position.
- Develop and execute US GtM staretgy
- Manage product planning and development (e.g., defining product requirements for food manufacturers, reviewing samples, and providing feedback)
- Plan and execute promotional and communication strategies in collaboration with advertising agencies (e.g., PR activities, social media management)
- Analyze KPIs to optimize marketing performance
- Conduct market research and evaluate effectiveness to collect, analyze, and utilize insights
- Handle all operational tasks related to the above responsibilities
Requirements
Kinish is a global food-tech startup leveraging rice technology to bring delicious and sustainable alternative dairy products to the world. We have been gaining significant attention from various media outlets (examples below):
[Food & Beverage Technology Review] https://www.fbtechreview.com/kinish
[Nikkei Cross Trend *Japanese only] https://kini-sh.com/ja/2428
Utilizing our rice technology, Kinish has developed a new alternative dairy product. We are currently preparing for its launch in Japan, with plans for further product expansion in the future. To drive this growth, we are hiring a Head of Japan Marketing.
If you are passionate about introducing innovative rice-based products from Japan to both domestic and global markets, we encourage you to apply! Even if you are not yet fully committed to a job change and would just like to learn more, we’d love to have a conversation with you.
Please find the following R&R for this position.
- Develop and execute US GtM staretgy
- Manage product planning and development (e.g., defining product requirements for food manufacturers, reviewing samples, and providing feedback)
- Plan and execute promotional and communication strategies in collaboration with advertising agencies (e.g., PR activities, social media management)
- Analyze KPIs to optimize marketing performance
- Conduct market research and evaluate effectiveness to collect, analyze, and utilize insights
- Handle all operational tasks related to the above responsibilities
Preferred Experiences
- Experience working in an English-speaking environment
- Experience working in a startup company
- Experience handling dairy products
We are looking for
- Able to work professionally while maintaining a sense of enjoyment.
- Goal-oriented, focusing on how to achieve the ideal outcome rather than just observing how things unfold.
- A proactive self-starter who thrives in a team environment.
Working Conditions
Salary
Compensation will be discussed based on experience and qualifications.
Location
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo