Account Director at Production Agency

【Why take this job】

• Work with Global Brands: Lead strategic marketing and content projects for major international clients.
• Strategic & Business-Focused Role: Go beyond day-to-day account management by shaping client strategies, proposing solutions, and driving business growth.
• International Collaboration: Work closely with global stakeholders and lead client presentations and negotiations in English.
• Great Work Life Balance: hybrid working style with 2 days remote

【JOB DESCRIPTION】

Position title – Account Manager / Account Director

Compensation – JPY 7.2M-9.6M (higher can be negotiated depending on experience)

Location – Tokyo, Japan

【Overview】

We are seeking an experienced Account Manager / Account Director to lead key international accounts, develop strategic marketing solutions, and drive business growth through digital, social media, video, and content production initiatives.

【Key Responsibilities】

• Build and maintain strong relationships with major domestic and international clients.
• Understand client business challenges and marketing needs, translating them into strategic proposals and actionable solutions.
• Develop and present integrated marketing and content solutions across digital, social media, video, and creative production.
• Lead client presentations, discussions, and negotiations, primarily in English when working with overseas stakeholders.
• Oversee projects from initial planning and strategy through production and final delivery.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, deliverables, and overall quality.
• Identify potential project risks and proactively resolve challenges throughout the production process.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal creative, production, digital, and media teams, as well as domestic and international stakeholders.
• Develop account plans and identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and generate new business.
• Drive account growth through proactive recommendations, additional proposals, and new business opportunities

【Requirements】

• 5+ years of experience in advertising agencies, creative production companies, digital agencies, or related marketing industries.
• Proven experience in account management, client services, or a similar client-facing role, ideally within the automotive industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client relationships, develop strategic proposals, and deliver presentations.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, social media, website development, video production, and content solutions.
• Experience managing multiple projects, stakeholders, budgets, and timelines.
• Proven track record in account strategy, client leadership, and business development or account growth.
• English: Advanced business proficiency, with the ability to independently lead presentations, negotiations, and meetings in English.
• Japanese: Native-level proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively with domestic clients and internal stakeholders.
• Currently residing in Japan and able to work on-site in Tokyo.