Our client is a global communications and marketing organization helping leading brands grow through media, commerce, content, operations, and analytics. Its Japan business combines international scale with deep local-market expertise, enabling teams to develop integrated solutions for sophisticated clients, including luxury fashion brands.
The culture is built on authenticity, collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared learning. Employees are encouraged to bring forward new ideas, invest in one another, and pursue better ways of working. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, inclusive environment where senior leaders have the influence to shape the future of commerce in Japan while working with talented colleagues and globally distributed teams.
As Head of Commerce, you will define the strategic direction, operations, and growth of the Japan commerce practice. You will lead a broad team spanning media, content, operations, and analytics, while building scalable solutions across owned, borrowed, and partner platforms, including Amazon and Rakuten.
You will develop senior client relationships, identify growth opportunities, lead pitches, expand existing accounts, and support the successful launch of new products and services in Japan. The role owns the market’s commerce revenue target and requires close collaboration with regional leaders, specialist teams, and other business divisions to deliver integrated solutions.
You will also champion innovation, strengthen operational excellence, attract and develop top talent, and position the organization as a leader in Japanese commerce. Success will be measured through revenue growth, pitch conversion, product adoption, market share, and talent attraction and retention.
