Candidate Manager I~III | AI-driven Recruitment
Posted: 4 days ago
Job Description
Candidate Manager I~III | AI-driven RecruitmentShibuya, Tokyo | 4 Days Remote + Friday Office | Full-TimeLess Sourcing. More Money. Better Career.What if you could earn 20%+ above market rate, work fewer hours than your current agency role, and actually build relationships instead of being a LinkedIn messaging robot?That's exactly what we've built at ExecutiveSearch.AI—and we're doubling our team of 5 to meet demand.THE ROLEYou'll manage relationships with Japan's top on-target talent through our AI-powered recruitment platform. No more manual outreach spam. No more wasted hours, trapped doing admin work.Here's how it works:You handpick target candidate lists each weekOur automation (Headhunt.AI) does the outbound messagingYour inbox fills with interested, pre-qualified candidatesYou spend your days as a career advisor to Japan's tech eliteYou make placements. You earn strong commissions.Your typical week: Meeting with software engineers, engineering managers, and tech leaders who actually want to talk to you. Acting as their trusted career advisor. Introducing the right people to the right opportunities at our client companies.WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENTCompensation That Reflects Your ValueBase salary 20%+ above market averageCommission structure 10%+ better than industry standardUnlimited upside on placements (new starter record: ¥27M billings)Work-Life Balance That's Real4 days remote, Fridays in our Shibuya officeNo pointless admin eating your billable timeAI handles the repetitive work so you can focus on relationshipsClear Career ProgressionPromotion pathway within Candidate Manager trackAlternative path into Business Manager (client-facing) roleRegular mentorship with senior leadershipSkip-level meetings with management for career planningTechnology That WorksProprietary Headhunt.AI platform (millions in proven revenue)OpenAI-powered messaging and outreachModern tech stack (React, Python, AWS serverless)You'll use AI tools daily - we want people excited about this, not scared of itTHE TEAM YOU'LL JOIN5 people right now. Diverse backgrounds. Deep expertise. Doubling in size soon.We're passionate about recruitment, technology, and Japan's tech ecosystem. We give great peer feedback. We pitch in when problems arise. We share a mission: use modern software to build the most efficient recruiting business in the world.Our values: Systems → Data → Customer Experience → KaizenWHAT WE NEED FROM YOUMust-Haves:Proven recruitment or sales track record in complex environments (placements/sales you're proud of)Bilingual fluency: Native/near-native Japanese + business-level EnglishPeople skills: High empathy, strong EQ, natural relationship builderTech comfort: Experience with CRM/ATS tools and comfortable using AI tools like ChatGPT daily in your workflowGrowth mindset: Curious, self-aware, committed to building a career (not just doing a job)YOUR FIRST YEAR WITH USMonth 1: Intensive training on our systems, tech recruiting fundamentals, and our client portfolio. Meet the team: Partners, Business Managers, Engineers, fellow Candidate Managers.Month 3: You've met hundreds of candidates. Introduced dozens to clients. Scheduled interviews. Run your own interview prep sessions. Likely made your first placement(s).Month 12: Built a network of hundreds who trust you. Eligible for promotion or Business Manager training. Mentoring new hires. Seen as a key early team member in our growing company.WHY THIS MATTERS NOWWe've only scratched the surface. Our automation works. Our clients are growing. Our team is scaling.If you're tired of being a LinkedIn bot at a traditional agency, and you're ready to recruit the way it should be done—with technology handling the noise so you can focus on people—let's talk.Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (4 days remote + Friday office)Role Level: I~III (based on experience)Company: ExecutiveSearch.AIApply now or reach out directly to learn more about compensation packages and growth opportunities.
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