PR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, TOKYO
This organisation is an award-winning global integrated communications agency that has a reputation for partnering with an impressive client base by shaping narratives, driving innovation and solving problems for organisations.
The opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Japanese-speaking Public Relations professional to join their team as an Account Director.
Role & Responsibilities
* Lead integrated communications strategies that drive business impact across earned, owned, and paid channels.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to senior and C-suite clients, delivering clear, strategic counsel.
* Manage multiple accounts, ensuring exceptional work quality, profitability, and smooth execution.
* Mentor and grow teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
* Build strong media and ecosystem relationships across technology sectors.
* Spot opportunities, solve challenges proactively, and shape long-term client and agency growth.
* Support new business pitches and help scale methodologies regionally.
Skills
* Strategic thinker with strong business and storytelling instincts.
* Confident communicator who influences senior stakeholders with clarity and empathy.
* Team builder who inspires talent and elevates performance.
* Digitally savvy, data-aware, and plugged into emerging technology trends.
* Commercially minded problem-solver who thrives in fast-moving environments.
* Culture shaper who brings integrity, curiosity, and energy to every interaction.
Attributes
As well as your strong proficiency in Japanese and English, you will have more than 10 years of experience in public relations, integrated communications, or marketing - preferably within an agency environment
Deep understanding of technology, B2B, or digital is essential as is proven success in leading regional or multi-market client accounts with measurable business impact
You will have an entrepreneurial mindset with commercial acumen; able to balance creative innovation with business profitability.
If you're the kind of leader who doesn't just manage accounts but shapes narratives, guides teams through complexity, and elevates brands with strategic clarity, this could be the right role for you. If you're ready to build trust with C-suite clients, inspire teams across markets, and drive work that matters, this could be your next chapter.
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