Account Director.

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, TOKYO

Salary 1.5m-2.2m Yen per month

You're the kind of leader who doesn't just manage accounts - you shape narratives, guide teams through complexity, and elevate brands with strategic clarity. You see how technology, media, and culture collide, and you know how to turn that chaos into opportunity.

If you're ready to build trust with C-suite clients, inspire teams across markets, and drive work that matters, this could be your next chapter.

Role

Lead integrated communications strategies that drive business impact across earned, owned, and paid channels.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior and C-suite clients, delivering clear, strategic counsel.
• Manage multiple accounts, ensuring exceptional work quality, profitability, and smooth execution.
• Mentor and grow teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Build strong media and ecosystem relationships across technology sectors.
• Spot opportunities, solve challenges proactively, and shape long-term client and agency growth.
• Support new business pitches and help scale Hoffman methodologies regionally.

Background & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field such as Public Affairs, Economic and International Relationships

• Strong proficiency in Japanese and English is essential to support cross-market communications, client engagement, and content development across the region.
• More than 10 years of experience in public relations, integrated communications, or marketing - preferably within an agency environment
• Proven success in leading regional or multi-market client accounts with measurable business impact
• Deep understanding of the technology, B2B, or digital ecosystem - able to connect insights across technology industries Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to translate client business goals into compelling communication campaigns
• Demonstrated expertise in media relations, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement at senior and C-suite levels
• Hands-on experience managing cross-functional teams and mentoring mid-level leaders to success
• Entrepreneurial mindset with commercial acumen; able to balance creative innovation with business profitability
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, multicultural, and matrix environments across APAC or global markets

This role would suit a strategic thinker with strong business and storytelling instincts who is good at building teams, inspires talent and elevates performance.

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