Japanese-Speaking Marketing Manager

JAPANESE-SPEAKING MARKETING MANAGER 

• Full-time perm 

• Sydney-based -Hybrid working arrangement 

• Great Remuneration 

• Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates 

 
The Opportunity 
This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership position with broad responsibility across commercial growth, client strategy, operations and team leadership. You will play a key role in shaping business performance while working closely with senior decision-makers across Australia and Japan. 
This position would suit either: 

• An experienced General Manager seeking a new challenge, or 

• A senior agency or consulting leader ready to step into a first GM role 

You will have genuine influence over business strategy, client development, team performance and financial outcomes. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, identifying opportunities to expand existing client partnerships.  

• Lead proposals, competitive pitches, commercial negotiations and executive-level client meetings.  

• Provide strategic direction across brand, marketing, digital and cross-cultural projects.  

• Drive business growth through upsell and new client acquisition and strategic account development across Australia and Japan markets.  

• Ensure the successful delivery of major projects, balancing quality, profitability, timelines and resource allocation.  

• Lead financial planning activities including budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategy and overall business performance management.  

• Develop, mentor and inspire a high-performing multicultural team, fostering collaboration, accountability and professional growth.  

• Partner closely with the Managing Director to support business planning, organisational development and operational excellence.  

 
About You 
Ideally, you will bring: 

• 8+ years' experience in marketing, advertising, communications, consulting or related industries 

• Japanese and English language skill 

• Experience in a senior leadership position 

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams 

• Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills 

• Experience developing and implementing marketing or business strategies 

• Financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting and project profitability 

• Business-level Japanese and English language skills 

• Experience working across different cultures and international business environments 

Support 

• Relocation support may be considered for suitable international candidates 

• Flexible arrangements may be available for highly experienced candidates located in Japan 

Contact inquiry to 02 9978 1750 career@ssb.hoban.com.au


At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.