Marketing Coordinator (Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya)

Role summary

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The Marketing Coordinator supports the hotel’s marketing, communications, digital content, promotions, and public relations activities. Typical requirements include experience or education in marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field; strong written and verbal Japanese, with English skills often preferred; good computer and social media abilities; and excellent organization. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate campaigns, prepare promotional materials, update online channels, assist with photography and events, monitor market activity, and work closely with sales, revenue, food and beverage, and hotel operations teams. Creativity, attention to detail, initiative, teamwork, and a customer-focused attitude are important for representing Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya professionally.

About the employer

Courtyard by Marriott is Marriott International’s globally recognized hotel brand designed for business and leisure travelers seeking comfortable, practical, and contemporary accommodation. Courtyard properties typically provide well-equipped guest rooms, flexible work areas, meeting facilities, dining options, fitness amenities, and convenient locations near business districts, transport hubs, or major attractions. Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya operates within the Marriott International network and benefits from the company’s global reservations platform, loyalty program, training resources, and service standards. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, managing and franchising hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with opportunities for professional development, internal mobility, and exposure to international hospitality practices.

Working in Japan

Japan offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, technology, education, manufacturing, and international business. Nagoya is a major commercial city with excellent transport links, a lower cost of living than Tokyo, and a strong automotive and industrial economy. Japanese workplaces value punctuality, politeness, teamwork, accuracy, and respect for hierarchy, while international hotels often use English alongside Japanese. Daily life is safe, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transport, reliable services, and diverse food and cultural experiences. Living costs vary, but housing, transport, and initial deposits should be planned carefully. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored work visa matching their role, such as an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa; requirements include a valid job offer, suitable qualifications or experience, and approved documentation. Arrange housing, health insurance, residence registration, and a bank account after arrival.