Japanese Country Manager
Location: Flexible (Mälmo, Marbella or Malta)
We are seeking a driven and business growth-oriented Japanese Country Manager to lead our expansion and operations in Japan. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Japanese market, excellent coordination skills, and the ability to drive product and service offerings while leading marketing efforts. As the Japanese Country Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the success of our business in Japan through strategic planning, execution, and collaboration with global teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Market Strategy & Development:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive market strategy to drive growth and brand awareness in Japan.
- Identify new business opportunities and partnerships to expand our market presence.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to adapt strategies accordingly.
- Product & Service Coordination:
- Coordinate and optimize our product and service offerings to meet the specific needs of the Japanese market.
- Work closely with global product teams to ensure alignment with local market demands.
- Ensure that all products and services comply with Japanese regulations and standards.
- Marketing Execution:
- Lead and execute marketing campaigns tailored to the Japanese market.
- Collaborate with the global marketing team to maintain consistency in brand messaging while adapting to local preferences.
- Manage digital marketing, social media, and other promotional channels to maximize reach and engagement.
- Business Growth & Operations:
- Drive business growth through effective planning, execution, and performance management.
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with company goals.
- Manage budgets, resources, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational success.
- Client & Stakeholder Management:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all business activities in Japan.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and meetings.
Qualifications:
- Fluency in Japanese and English, both written and spoken.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a senior management role, preferably within the gaming sector.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and growing a business or product line in Japan.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
- Business growth mindset with a focus on coordinating product/service offerings and executing marketing strategies.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary plus performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunities for career advancement in a growing international company.
- Flexible working location with remote options.
- A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
- Employee Benefits
- Annual company trip to foster team spirit and global collaboration.
- Team
- Marketing
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
Marbella
Workplace & Culture
Culture is really all about how we learn to treat each other, how we learn to work together, the pace we set, how far we want to grow, and how much we want to win.
#LoveDareWin is the motto we live by at Hero Gaming. We love what we do, dare to be innovative and win by doing what we believe in. The iGaming industry is one of the most fast paced industries in the world and, therefore, staying responsible, agile and open minded is fundamental to our company’s continued success.
About Hero Gaming
Hero Gaming was founded in 2013 by Georg Westin, who was at the forefront of offering gamified casinos – a unique experience which players had not previously seen. Casino Heroes was launched in 2014 with an initial focus on Scandinavian countries.
Throughout the past few years, our multi-brand strategy grew to include the launch of a number of new brands to our ever-growing portfolio, aimed at providing the best experience for our players. The speed at which these brands went to market is a reflection of the passion for innovation and agility which in turn enabled us to reap great benefits for the business and for our Heroes. We’re now thrilled to embark on our next adventure where we’re daring to dream to take Hero Gaming to a global level.
The humble and truly passionate team behind our brands do not only come up with new and creative ideas, but also have a great track record in executing projects with agility. Thanks to our great team, Hero Gaming has become one of the industry’s most reputable companies.
Japanese Country Manager
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