VML & Ogilvy | Business Director, Japan

WPP
Tokyo
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Communication","Presentation","Organizational skills"]

Lead a portfolio of Japan clients and drive both business stability and growth with full P&L and revenue delivery accountability. Own client management, financial targets, cost control, and quality of agency output while developing and executing business development strategies. Provide account planning and strategic support across brand, digital engagement, and communications, and inspire creative leadership and talent development. Collaborate closely with senior management and VOJ capabilities to expand services.

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VML & Ogilvy | Business Director, Japan

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Job Summary

Lead a portfolio of Japan clients and drive both business stability and growth with full P&L and revenue delivery accountability. Own client management, financial targets, cost control, and quality of agency output while developing and executing business development strategies. Provide account planning and strategic support across brand, digital engagement, and communications, and inspire creative leadership and talent development. Collaborate closely with senior management and VOJ capabilities to expand services.
Location: Tokyo
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own a portfolio of clients, including total revenues and direct contributions, in partnership with the Client Group (CG) leader.
  • •Deliver financial targets and control costs; develop the yearly business plan and monthly dialogue reports for key accounts.
  • •Develop, refine, and implement business development strategies, identify and develop new business opportunities, and expand VOJ services.
  • •Manage client briefs, projects, and requests, ensuring quality of client services and alignment of deliverables and expectations.
  • •Provide account planning and strategic support (brand planning, digital engagement planning, and communication planning) and provide creative leadership and direction.

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of progressive experience in communications or a related field, with preference for advertising or marketing industry experience.
  • •Proven experience leading, mentoring, and managing high-performing teams.
  • •Track record of leadership success in building and retaining talent.
  • •Strong communication and presentation skills to engage and influence high-level executives internally and externally.
  • •Strong P&L management and revenue generation strategy knowledge, plus in-depth understanding of brand management and customer engagement principles.
Experience:10+ yearsAdvertisingMarketingCommunicationsClient services
Education:Bachelor's in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Media, Digital, Public Relations, or related field
Skills:LeadershipMentoringCommunicationPresentationOrganizational skills

Company Brief

WPP
Global marketing and communications services group offering advertising, media investment management, branding, public relations, and digital services to multinational clients across industries.
Industry: Advertising Media Groups
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1971
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