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Full time

¥ 9,000,000 ~ ¥ 14,000,000 Yearly
Up to 10M JPY base + Incentive up to 4M JPY

Japanese: Native
English: Business

About the Company

Our client is an internationally recognized boutique marketing and communications agency with over 25 years of experience helping brands build meaningful connections with their audiences. The agency specializes in integrated marketing strategies across industries such as sports, lifestyle, technology, and retail. With offices in Europe, the United States, and Tokyo, the company works with globally recognized brands and is known for producing high-impact campaigns, events, and brand experiences. The team operates in a highly collaborative, international environment and values creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and long-term client partnerships. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic global team and work on campaigns and projects for leading brands across sports, lifestyle, and technology sectors.

Position Overview – Account Manager

As an Account Manager based in Tokyo, you will act as a key liaison between clients and internal creative teams. The role focuses on managing projects, building strong client relationships, and delivering high-quality marketing campaigns and brand initiatives. You will work across strategy, campaigns, events, and integrated marketing initiatives, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations. In addition, the role includes contributing to business development efforts and identifying opportunities to expand client partnerships. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced agency environment, collaborating with creative teams, and helping shape impactful brand campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients and maintain strong relationships.
• Understand client business needs and translate them into actionable marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Manage integrated marketing projects including campaigns, events, and communication initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal creative teams and external partners to deliver high-quality work.
• Develop project plans, manage timelines, budgets, and scope.
• Prepare project briefs and ensure alignment across internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and ensure successful delivery of campaigns and deliverables.
• Support new business development efforts and convert leads into client engagements.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure innovative and effective marketing solutions.
• Ensure clear communication between clients, partners, and internal teams.

Requirements

• Experience working in a creative agency, marketing agency, or similar client-facing role.
• Experience in account management, project management, or marketing consulting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including creative and marketing specialists.
• Business-level Japanese and strong English communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance creative thinking with business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in business development or client acquisition.
• Experience leading small teams or coordinating project teams.
• Familiarity with marketing technology tools, digital marketing platforms, or AI tools.
• Experience working in international or multicultural environments.
• Familiarity with project management tools and agile workflows.

Language Requirements

• Business-level Japanese
• Professional English communication ability

Employment Details

• Full-time position based in Tokyo.
• Office-based with hybrid work options negotiable.
• Occasional business travel may be required.
• International and English-speaking work environment.
• Modern office located near Harajuku.