MW45482

CORE DUTIES
• Managing the UK office with the Senior Director (head of overseas business management - based in the US)
• 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
• Responsible for the day-to-day business operations such as product development and distribution
• Expand business opportunities across the EU, including business development and existing client relationship management
• Strategic planning to ensure continued growth in major global markets
• Opening new accounts, while maintaining relationships with buyers of major retail chains
• Proposing, negotiating terms and conditions, and acquiring product licenses from publishers and other clients
• Working closely with publishers & media to maximise marketing opportunities across the respective regions
• Liaising with in-house design & engineering teams based in the overseas head office for product development
• Reporting and presentation of outcomes to the executive team in Japan and other global branch managers

IDEAL APPLICANT
• At least 7 years business experience within corporate environment is essential
• Totally fluent level English and business negotiation level Japanese (at least JLPT N2 level or higher)
• Additional European language skill (German/French/Spanish) would be highly beneficial
• Manufacturing or FMCG industry experience
• Experience living/working in Japan would be highly beneficial
• Strong sales or client management experience is a must
• Experience of managing a team
• A personal Interest in the Digital/Game/Entertainment industry
• Working understanding Japanese work environment and culture
• Strong communication skills, flexible attitude, and the ability to influence people

** All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.