Brand Coordinator

**Brand Coordinator**

Share our passion:
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 to 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.

For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for a _Brand Coordinator_ in the _Marketing Division._

**About the role**:
The Brand Coordinator will drive the marketing initiatives for our Apparel and Accessory Brand, serving as the window person of this part of the Yamahaverse to our fans. The role comes with the power to shape our Apparel and Accessory Brand; to take it out of the confines of “de rigueur” and to create a unique position for it. It’s an opportunity to create a lasting legacy to show that the power of creativity can move perceptions

The role offers a steep learning curve and the chance to collaborate with a diverse and passionate team of Yamaha colleagues. You'll work closely with an ultra-motivated Sales team, a relentless Events team, and an innovative Digital team that's always experimenting, just to name a few. Did we mention the Yamaha Racing division? Additionally, you'll collaborate with top-notch agencies and even have the opportunity to onboard new ones.

The role offers you the chance to bring in fresh ideas, embrace challenges, make mistakes, learn from them, and keep pushing forward. It won’t be easy, but since when was "easy" ever truly satisfying?

**Principle Accountabilities**:

- Support to deliver the marketing plan, strategy and positioning for Apparel and Accessories;
- Support in the execution of the necessary activities, by following the 7 steps of the customer lifecycle methodology, in order to exceed customer expectations in all touchpoints of customer lifecycle;
- Support the in-time production of all communication materials needed to promote Yamaha products and related services/activities for motorcycles, in respect of their positioning and the Marketing plan;
- Support the execution of the Press Test and Customer events managed by the Trade Marketing and Events Department within the Marketing Division;
- Support 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;
- Support the periodically report creation and structured check of activities results, both from a Customer and Distributor point of view.

**About You**

We are looking for someone passionate about building a strong brand, someone willing to go the extra mile to create meaningful value. A person who thrives on challenges, pushes boundaries, and doesn't back down until the goal is achieved. You should be comfortable with ambiguity, skilled at bringing structure to chaos, and driven by creativity while excelling in execution.

Most importantly, you understand the power of teamwork, kindness and empathy, and if you want to go far, you go together. So, if you're a fast learner, a quick doer, and a confident decision-maker, you might just be the perfect fit. We can't wait to welcome you to the blue fam

**What do you bring?**
- Professional or internship experience in fashion, customer electronics or automotive industry;
- Hands-on experience in brand creation, community building, and growing social media followers;
- Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Marketing;
- Knowledge and/or strong interest for the 2 and 4 wheelers market strongly appreciated;
- A customer-centric mindset with a proactive, driven, and operational approach—capable of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team;
- Advanced communication skills and strong commercial attitude;
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.

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

**What’s in it for you?**
- A diverse and international environment;
- We offer you the opportunity to work hybrid, 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;
- 13th-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 a temporary contract, 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;