About the company

This is a global communications agency helping technology and B2B organisations shape narratives, engage stakeholders and build influence across markets. Its work sits at the intersection of technology, media and culture, combining strategic thinking with integrated communications across earned, owned and paid channels.

The agency values curiosity, integrity, collaboration and bold ideas. Teams work in fast-moving, multicultural and matrix environments, partnering with clients and colleagues across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. This is an attractive opportunity for a senior communications leader who wants to influence regional work, advise senior decision-makers and contribute to a high-performing, supportive culture.

What the job entails

As Account Director, you will lead integrated communications programmes that deliver meaningful business impact for technology and B2B clients. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior and C-suite stakeholders, providing clear strategic counsel and translating business objectives into compelling campaigns.

You will manage several client accounts, overseeing quality, delivery, profitability and long-term relationships. You will lead and develop a team of approximately 10–16 people, including 2–4 managers, creating a collaborative environment where talent can grow and perform at its best.

The role also involves building media and ecosystem relationships, identifying opportunities, resolving challenges proactively, supporting new business pitches and helping develop agency methodologies across the region. Based in Tokyo, you will report to the General Manager, Japan, with future progression towards a Vice President position.

Key requirements

• More than 10 years’ experience in public relations, integrated communications or marketing, preferably within an agency environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in both Japanese and English, with the ability to support regional communications, client engagement and content development.
• Proven experience leading regional or multi-market accounts and delivering measurable business impact.
• Deep understanding of the technology, B2B or digital ecosystem, with the ability to connect insights across technology sectors.
• Strong strategic planning skills and the ability to turn business goals into effective communications campaigns.
• Demonstrated expertise in media relations, storytelling and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and mentoring managers or other mid-level leaders.
• Commercial acumen, sound judgement and the ability to balance creative ambition with client and business priorities.
• Confidence operating in fast-paced, multicultural and matrix environments across Asia-Pacific or global markets.
• A digitally aware, curious and collaborative leadership style, with the ability to inspire teams and influence senior stakeholders.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement following onboarding: four days in the office per week for the first three months, followed by two office days and three working-from-home days.
• Tuesday is the designated office day for the wider team, supporting collaboration and connection.
• Substitute days off are available when working on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays.
• Overtime is paid for work carried out between 10pm and 5am.
• Opportunity to lead regional client work and collaborate with colleagues across Asia-Pacific.
• Scope to mentor and develop a sizeable team within a high-performing communications environment.
• Clear potential for career progression from Account Director towards a Vice President role.
• Exposure to senior and C-suite clients, emerging technology trends and high-impact integrated communications programmes.