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Job Reference:
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Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
MW45482
CORE DUTIES
1. Managing the UK office with the Senior Director (head of overseas business management - based in the US)
2. Managing a young & dynamic team of 12 sales executives & 3 assistant managers (as of Jan 2024), liaising with board members in Japan HQ as well as the Senior Director
3. Responsible for the day-to-day business operations such as product development and distribution
4. Expand business opportunities across the EU, including business development and existing client relationship management
5. Strategic planning to ensure continued growth in major global markets
6. Opening new accounts, while maintaining relationships with buyers of major retail chains
7. Proposing, negotiating terms and conditions, and acquiring product licenses from publishers and other clients
8. Working closely with publishers & media to maximise marketing opportunities across the respective regions
9. Liaising with in-house design & engineering teams based in the overseas head office for product development
10. Reporting and presentation of outcomes to the executive team in Japan and other global branch managers
IDEAL APPLICANT
1. At least 7 years business experience within corporate environment is essential
2. Totally fluent level English and business negotiation level Japanese (at least JLPT N2 level or higher)
3. Additional European language skill (German/French/Spanish) would be highly beneficial
4. Manufacturing or FMCG industry experience
5. Experience living/working in Japan would be highly beneficial
6. Strong sales or client management experience is a must
7. Experience of managing a team
8. A personal Interest in the Digital/Game/Entertainment industry
9. Working understanding Japanese work environment and culture
10. Strong communication skills, flexible attitude, and the ability to influence people
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