Business Director (Media Agency)

Business Director – Japan (Global Digital Media Agency)A leading global brand performance agency is looking for an experienced and visionary Business Director to drive growth and client excellence in Japan. Reporting to the Managing Director, North Asia, this role is a key member of the regional leadership team and a driving force behind local strategy, growth, and cross-market collaboration.We’re a fast-growing network of 2,600+ specialists across 30 offices worldwide, creating smart, data-driven, and creative media solutions that deliver measurable impact for global and local brands.What You’ll DoLead commercial and growth strategies to strengthen business performance and profitabilityOversee proposals and RFPs, ensuring strategic clarity and operational excellenceBuild deep client partnerships and identify new business opportunitiesInspire and guide teams toward high performance and innovationRepresent Japan within the regional leadership team, shaping both local and North Asia prioritiesWhat You’ll Bring10+ years in agency environments (5+ in digital marketing), ideally in JapanProven leadership in business development and client strategyNative-level Japanese and fluent EnglishAnalytical thinker with strong communication and relationship-building skillsStrategic, collaborative, and growth-oriented leadership mindsetWe’re committed to inclusivity, sustainability, and positive impact. If you’re a business builder ready to lead and grow a global agency in Japan, we’d love to connect.Sound interesting? Please apply here with your CV or email sophia@thepeoplestory.com, again with your CV attached.People Story is acting as a Talent Consultancy to this role. Due to the high volume of applicants, it is extremely difficult for us to get back to everyone who applies. If we have not contacted you within 14 days, please assume that your application has not been successful.