Country Manager-Japan

Core Responsibilities

1. In-Country P&L Leadership: Take full ownership of the Profit & Loss statement for Japan. Drive revenue growth, manage operational costs, and ensure financial health.
2. Market Entry & Expansion: Develop and execute a tailored go-to-market strategy for Japan. Identify opportunities within Tokyo and other hubs.
3. Regulatory & Legal Compliance: Act as the primary guardian of corporate compliance within Japan. Ensure strict adherence to local labor laws, tax codes, and licensing requirements.
4. Local Team Building: Build team from ground up or scale existing operations. Recruit top-tier local talent.
5. Cross-Border Collaboration: Collaborate with fellow Country Managers across the region.

Requirements

1. Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive management experience, with at least 5 years in a GM/Country Manager role within APAC.
2. Geographic Scope: Deep local knowledge of Japan (Japanese language fluency).
3. Legal Entity Management: Prior experience managing a Japanese registered entity is essential.
4. Language Skills: Business-level English + native/near-native Japanese.
5. Mobility: Willingness to travel internationally within APAC (approx. 30%).