Account Director

What you'll do

• Expand advertiser client portfolio by building high-trust relationships with Japan’s Holding Companies, independent shops, and direct brands
• Maintain and adapt media kits, presentations, and marketing materials to resonate with Japanese market standards
• Develop targeted hit lists and leverage existing networks to maximize long-term client partnership value
• Raise demand-side awareness of Vistar Media as the leading global exchange for Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH), educating the market on programmatic benefits
• Leverage global MSAs while navigating local trading desk relationships to grow clientele and secure long-term partnerships
• Work closely with Client Services to respond to RFPs, ensuring client communications meet high service standards in Japan
• Partner with Analytics team to translate client KPIs into measurement strategies proving ROI in local context
• Act as primary point of contact for key clients, managing relationships from pre-sale strategy through post-campaign analysis

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a client-facing role within the Japanese media, ad-tech, or digital advertising industry
• Native-level fluency in Japanese
• Professional proficiency in English
• Deep understanding of the Japan DOOH landscape and the programmatic ecosystem
• Proven track record of establishing trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders at major agencies and brands
• Strong command of Excel and PowerPoint for data-driven storytelling
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Tech stack