[APPLY NOW] Global Account Manager: Work with Global Brands in Japan

If you’re looking to take your advertising career global, this role gives you the perfect stage.

As a Global Account Manager, you drive relationships with international advertisers and agencies while helping bring cutting-edge DOOH (Digital Out-of-Home) campaigns to life across Japan.

You’ll work closely with both domestic and overseas partners, using your English and Japanese skills to navigate cross-border communication, influence stakeholders, and deliver high-impact advertising results.

What You Will Do

This is an end-to-end client-facing role where you lead the entire lifecycle of DOOH advertising projects—from proposal to performance reporting.

You will:

1. Own Global Client Relationships

You serve as the first point of contact for:

• Overseas advertisers

• Global advertising agencies

• DSP partners

You respond to inquiries, build trust, and ensure smooth collaboration across time zones and cultures.

2. Drive Sales Activity with Japan-Based Global Clients

You’ll be proactively engaging:

• Japan offices of multinational agencies

• Local entities of international DSPs

Your role is to uncover opportunities, pitch DOOH solutions, and grow long-term partnerships.

3. Manage Full-Funnel Campaign Execution

You guide the entire DOOH campaign process:

• Media planning

• Booking and launching ads

• Monitoring and reporting performance

• Strengthening ongoing engagement

You keep stakeholders aligned and ensure campaigns run flawlessly.

4. Lead Knowledge-Sharing Sessions

You’ll help educate agencies and DSP partners by:

• Planning workshops and study sessions

• Presenting market insights

• Introducing DOOH best practices

This positions you as a trusted advisor in the ecosystem.

5. Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams

You’ll work closely with the internal global team and collaborate with surrounding departments to ensure high-quality execution and client satisfaction.

Where You Will Work

You join the Client Services Department, a team filled with professionals who have built careers across:

• General advertising

• OOH specialist firms

• Transport advertising

• Digital advertising

It’s a diverse environment where you can grow and learn quickly.

Who Thrives in This Role

You're a great fit if you:

• Start with action and enjoy trying new things

• Love collaborating with people from diverse nationalities and backgrounds

• Want a role where your communication skills directly shape global advertising outcomes

Required Skills

• English: Business level (used for meetings, email, chat, and proposal creation)

• Japanese: Fluent (internal communication, documentation, and daily collaboration)

• Experience in digital advertising sales or OOH advertising sales

Preferred Skills

• Experience leading business negotiations in English

Language Requirements

Because this role sits at the intersection of international partners and domestic execution, you’ll actively use both languages every day.

• English: Business Level
  Used for client meetings, proposal decks, project coordination, and written communication with overseas advertisers and DSP partners.

• Japanese: Fluent
  Used for internal discussions, cross-functional alignment, and internal documentation.

This is a role where strong bilingual communication genuinely drives business impact.

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Trial Period: 6 months (no change in conditions)

• Salary Range: Approx. ¥5,500,000 – ¥7,000,000

• Working Hours: Flextime (core-free), between 5:00–22:00

  • Standard working hours: 7h 30m

  • Example: 9:30–18:00

• Start Date: Immediate or negotiable

Selection Process

1. Document screening

2. Multiple interviews

3. Web test (before final interview)

4. Offer

Why This Role Matters

You get to shape how global advertisers enter and succeed in Japan’s rapidly growing DOOH space. You influence strategy, manage execution, and become a key player connecting Japan’s advertising ecosystem with the rest of the world.

This is a great opportunity for you if you want a role that blends global communication, strategic account management, and hands-on campaign execution—while growing your career in an international environment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What kind of clients will I work with?

You’ll work with a mix of overseas advertisers, global advertising agencies, and DSP partners. Many of your conversations, proposals, and updates will happen in English, while internal coordination will typically be in Japanese.

How often will I use English in this role?

You’ll use English regularly—especially for emails, chats, calls, proposal decks, and reporting for overseas partners. Japanese is used inside the company for daily communication and internal alignment.

Is this a sales role or an account management role?

It’s a hybrid. You’re driving sales opportunities with global clients while also owning end-to-end campaign execution, reporting, and relationship management.

Do I need prior DOOH experience?

Not strictly. Experience in digital advertising sales or OOH advertising is required, but many successful people in this team come from general ad agencies, transport ads, and other related fields. DOOH knowledge can be learned quickly.

What does a typical project look like?

Most projects follow this flow:

1. Initial inquiry (inbound or outbound)

2. Media planning and proposal

3. Campaign booking and execution

4. Monitoring and optimization

5. Reporting and follow-up engagement

You’ll guide clients through each stage.

What is the working style like?

The company uses a core-free flextime system, allowing you to manage your own schedule between 5:00–22:00. You’ll collaborate daily with a global team and cross-functional internal departments.

Are there opportunities for professional growth?

Yes. The team includes people with deep experience across OOH, digital, transportation, and general advertising. You’ll learn from specialists with diverse backgrounds and have room to grow into larger accounts or more senior roles.

What does success look like in this role?

Success comes from:

• Building strong, trust-based relationships

• Managing campaigns smoothly end-to-end

• Delivering clear, data-driven reports

• Proactively educating partners

• Helping expand DOOH adoption among global advertisers

Do I need to be comfortable with ambiguity?

Yes. You’ll often solve issues creatively across borders, time zones, and internal teams. People who take initiative and enjoy testing ideas thrive here.

What is the selection process like?

You’ll go through:

1. Document screening

2. Multiple interviews

3. A web test before the final interview

4. Offer

It’s straightforward, with a focus on your communication ability, account experience, and bilingual skills.

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