Communications Business Partner, Japan

Job Requisition ID #23WD68155Who we are looking forWe’re looking for an experienced communications partner who is ready to take on an exciting challenge. You will form part of a global team of Communications professionals supporting the Worldwide Sales (WWS) leadership. You will lead internal and executive communications in Japan, directly supporting the Vice President of Sales as their strategic communications business partner. You will work with sales leaders, and an extensive group of global cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute your communications plan, designed to support your executive’s strategic priorities. You will design experiences and deliverables that motivate, engage, and inform.Our work environment is fast-paced, always evolving, and full of development opportunities. We work hard, but advocate the importance of a healthy work/life balance. We value courage, are action-oriented, and promote open discussion of different perspectives. Everyone can make a difference.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute communications strategies with your executive client, including executive plans for the region, sales event design and content, major strategic initiatives, and more.Work in close collaboration with your executive client on the design and creation of presentations and keynotes, developing both the story and visuals.Provide coaching and proactive guidance to help your executive client evangelize their strategic priorities and leverage the power of communications effectively.Write and edit content, and create compelling visuals, for assigned projects such as All Hands and global corporate eventsDevelop and leverage communication vehicles to ensure actionable messages are delivered efficiently, effectively, and with high fidelity.Top 5 Signs That You’re a Strong CandidateYou’re a storyteller. You know how to creatively communicate ideas in a way that informs and inspires the audience, compelling them into action. You understand the power of communication. You get that communication is about influencing what people think, feel, and do. You know how to use different approaches, from traditional keynotes to social media, to engage your target audience.  You get stuff done, individually and with the team. You are a self-starter who can manage and prioritize a highly variable workload. You embrace change and promote innovation. You enjoy working with a diverse group of opinionated people pursuing a common goal. You are also a strong project manager who can wrangle contributors, set a schedule, and rally people to meet the deadlines. You know how to simplify the complex. You are an active listener and a quick learner. You make time to understand the strategy and impact on our business, people, and the roles they perform. You know how to synthesize complex concepts and information from a variety of sources – and then share your message in clear and compelling ways. (You find the straight path through the maze and enable others to follow.) People ask to work with you… because you are highly collaborative, give others confidence, are responsive, and hold yourself accountable. You are the person people seek out to help on projects because you deliver tangible results and bring out the best in others.Minimum QualificationExcellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishBA, BS, or equivalent in communications or marketing (or similar field) preferred; or related field with a writing-intensive focus or professional experience3-5 years of internal and executive communications experienceDemonstrated storytelling and presentation development skillsExperience (preferably in the technology sector) in the following is a plus: change management, sales, marketing, corporate communications, or PRDemonstrated ability to drive (preferably global) projects to completionAbility and confidence to build strong relationships across many functions and with senior executivesAptitude for learning new businessesSome travel required (less than 20%)At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site). If you have any questions or require support, contact Autodesk Careers.Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.