Marketing Coordinator- Japanese Speaker

Role summary

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The Marketing Coordinator supports marketing communications, campaigns, promotions, content creation, media coordination, and brand activities for The Westin Tokyo. Candidates should be fluent in Japanese and have strong English communication skills, excellent organization, writing, and administrative abilities, and an interest in luxury hospitality, wellness, and lifestyle marketing. Experience in hotel marketing, public relations, digital marketing, social media, or a related field is desirable. The role requires close collaboration with hotel departments, external agencies, media partners, and Marriott’s brand teams. The successful candidate is expected to manage multiple deadlines, maintain brand standards, communicate professionally, demonstrate creativity, and provide reliable support in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating and franchising thousands of hotels and resorts across numerous countries and territories. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Marriott Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, and Courtyard. The Westin Tokyo is an upscale property in Ebisu, Tokyo, known for wellness-focused hospitality, refined dining, business facilities, and attentive service. Westin’s brand identity centers on wellbeing through features such as nutritious dining, fitness facilities, sleep-focused amenities, and restorative guest experiences. Employees work in a multinational environment with opportunities to develop hospitality, marketing, communication, and operational skills. Marriott generally emphasizes inclusion, professional growth, guest satisfaction, and consistent global brand standards.

Working in Japan

Japan offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, retail, technology, education, and international business, particularly in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and major resort areas. The culture values punctuality, respect, teamwork, cleanliness, and careful attention to detail. Tokyo provides excellent public transport, diverse dining, cultural attractions, and convenient urban living, though rent and commuting can be expensive. Regional cities and resort destinations may offer a slower pace and lower living costs. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored work visa matching their occupation; the company typically supports the application after an employment offer. Applicants should prepare passports, educational certificates, work history, and sometimes proof of relevant experience. Japanese ability is highly valuable, especially in guest-facing and local marketing roles. Before relocating, arrange housing, health insurance, tax registration, a residence card, and a local bank account. Japan has four distinct seasons and excellent rail connections throughout the country.