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Ever since our founder, Genichi Kawakami, established Yamaha Motor, it is our mission to give to ALL our customers KANDO. Not only with our products but also with our employees. KANDO is a Japanese word to express the feeling of deep satisfaction and excitement you get when you encounter something of exceptional value, quality, and performance. 

You have the opportunity to be part of the Yamaha family. 

For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for a Brand Specialist in e-Bikes & e-Kits within the Marketing Division. 

About the role:

A Specialist has extensive knowledge or ability based on research, experience, or occupation in a particular field. He/she is recognized as a “Professional” in the field based on prolonged or intense experience through practice and education. Widely recognized as a reliable source or skilled person whose faculty for judging or deciding rightly, justly, or wisely is accorded authority and status by peers or the stakeholders in YME and Distributors in his/her product groups or specialty.
A Specialist can steer directly a Coordinator thanks to his/her functional” authority. 

Your responsibilities:

• You will support to deliver the Brand/Product Strategy and positioning for the product groups assigned. Marketing plans will include embargo plan definition and asset delivery plan that has to be shared and approved by YMC;
• Following the 7-step methodology, you will support the execution of the necessary activities in each step of the customer lifecycle always aiming to exceed customer expectations in all touchpoints of the customer lifecycle;
• Secure the in-time production of all communication materials needed to promote Yamaha products and related services/activities in respect of their positioning and the Marketing plan, regardless if the assets are produced in the EU or the US;
• Support the distribution of the various assets for new products, to provide Distributors with relevant sales supporting tools, to support new product launches and to better reach the targeted customers;
• Secure the execution of the Press Test and Customer events managed by the Trade Marketing and Events Department within the Marketing Division;
• Secure the execution of the pan-European on/off-line media campaigns;
• Analyze competitors throughout the year and be up-to-date with latest trends in the industry;
• Secure the periodic report creation and structured check of activities results, both from a Customer and Distributor point of view. 

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's and/ or Master’s degree in Marketing or proven experience developing and executing marketing plans;
• Knowledge and awareness of Brand image in Europe (customers, dealers, distributors, etc.);
• Minimum 3+ years’ work experience in the Bicycle industry, in a similar position, and an international environment.
• Experience with project management;
• Excellent communication, organization, and planning skills;
• Strategic thinker & creative and a team player;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving attitude;
• Open attitude, supportive, and a go-getter;
• Excellent knowledge of the English language, both spoken and in writing. 

About You!

A motivated and inspirational colleague, happy to support the business and truly devoted to customer success. You consider yourself being a fast learner and a quick doer. With your proactive attitude, you want to make things happen. You are a team player willing to go the extra mile and are not afraid to face challenges. Quality and professionalism lie close to your heart.

About Yamaha Motor Europe:

Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of our products in the European marketplace, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles and scooters, marine outboard engines, Wave runner water vehicles, 4-wheel All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s), golf cars, snowmobiles, and generators. 

What’s in it for you?

• A diverse and international environment;
• We offer a hybrid way of working, of course, this includes working from home allowance and a budget for setting up your home office;
• Commuting allowance, holiday allowance, and, 28 days off to enjoy as you please;
• 13^th-month payment and you will participate in our Bonus Program;
• Pension scheme;
• Learning and development opportunities;
• Discount on Yamaha products;
• Your first contract will be temporary, but with the intention to extend or offer an indefinite contract;
• We support you in getting your motor or boat license;
• Try out our newest models via our private lease plan and staff bike program;
• Free fruits are available in our office;
• You can enjoy breakfast/ lunch in our own restaurant "The Three Forks" at the office;
• Get to know your colleagues during our company/team events and monthly afternoon drinks. 

Contact:
Sounds interesting? We are looking forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter.
You can apply by using the LinkedIn apply button!
For more information about the recruitment process please contact us at recruitment@yamaha-motor.nl. 

Note, an assessment will be part of our procedure.

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