The Account Manager (AM) is the main point of contact with internal business partners to gather project requirements and implement execution strategies to meet the business objectives. As a business partner, the AM reviews the business strategy, objectives and facilitates the initiation of the creative process. Serving as the manager within the Account team, this role ensures client satisfaction, the cross functional process management within B&D and oversees the creative execution of projects from concept through completion. Working with the brand leaders, ensures the creative solution meets the partner’s strategy, schedule and budget expectations while ensuring brand and legal standards have been met are critical responsibilities of this position.Will support the client’s wide Sales and Marketing, and will handle Owner Services, Legal and external M&S partners.Support and work closely with Marketing and Sales teams in North America and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions.Work closely with teams on the creation of marketing/sales materials and communications in English and Japanese.Work with external vendors in North America and Asia including, but not limited to, translators, photographers, digital marketing agencies, direct mail houses, etc.Work with external Marketing and Sales partner vendors in North America and Asia to create content and co-ordinate direct mail and/or email campaigns.Work with sales center technology department to add all new necessary translations in Japanese upon updated English version.Work with owner communication department to create and update all owner communication in Japanese include how to use guide, after the purchase, welcome email and all letters send to owners.Work with training and development department to create all Sales and Marketing materials in Japanese.Works with sales, marketing and brand teams to secure briefs and document project requirementsEnsures all stakeholders are aligned prior to project initiationCreates project plans, including setting targets for milestones and meeting deadlinesCommunicates with senior leadership on high profile project timelines and statusIdentifies requests that require higher level brand inputAdheres to client service level agreements in concert with the business and tracks resultsDirectly manages and delivers on customer communications needs on time and on budgetImplements communications execution strategies through the standard department processesBuilds strong relationships across functional teams built on respect and trustHas solid knowledge of businesses, products and brandsManages project schedule templates in workflow systemMinimum of 3-5 years advertising agency account management, in-house communications, project management or equivalent experience requiredProcess development and management experience a plusMust be fluent and English and must be a native Japanese speaker or have native level fluency as the position requires reading/writing/speaking/translating JapaneseWork with Global Brand Strategy & Creative Delivery to create owner testimonial videos and arrange all necessary items in Japanese including communication with ownersExperienced in creating materials in all mediums including print, video and digital.Marketing or sales experience a plusAbility to understand business strategy to build a project and action planWillingness to travel occasionallyDemonstrated ability to manage several projects simultaneously, involving various operational unitsBachelors Degree

Japanese Account Manager / Loc. Project Manager

Emma

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