Head of Ad Sales, Japan

The Head of Ad Sales/Commercial News for Japan is responsible for leading and delivering profitable advertising sales revenues across the Japanese market, in line with the APAC Ad sales strategy. The role involves developing and executing the Japan market sales strategy, managing client relationships, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and retention.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in senior advertising sales roles within media, digital or publishing environments
• Deep understanding of the Japanese advertising market, agencies, clients and cultural business practices
• Proven ability to develop and execute market-level strategies aligned to regional or global frameworks
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and relationship management skills
• Experience working within matrixed, international organisations
• Fluent Japanese and English communication skills, both written and spoken
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute complex sales strategies and adapt to changing market conditions
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and development