Digital Business Director - Global Digital Marketing Agency

Company DescriptionGenesis Connect is a specialized recruitment firm dedicated to the digital ecosystem, connecting businesses with top-tier talent across Marketing, Sales, IT, and Creative functions. Serving a diverse range of industries such as Consumer Brands, Digital Agencies, Tech Companies, and Financial Services, we operate across key APAC markets including Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and Japan. In addition to recruitment services, we provide consultative career coaching, empowering local and international talent to reach their career goals. Our mission is to create successful matches that foster growth for both professionals and businesses.The Client:Our client is a global digital marketing agency that blends media, data, technology, and consulting to drive brand growth. They are now looking for a Digital Business Director to help drive and cultivate the Tokyo office.The Role:Own full P&L accountability for the Japan office, ensuring sustainable growth and operational excellenceChampion client satisfaction through strategic oversight and high-impact deliveryAbility to provide solutions and insights for paid media campaigns (Search ads, Social ads, Display ads, Programmatic ads, Influencer sponsorships)Lead proposal development and manage briefs with precision and creativityOrchestrate cross-functional collaboration across regional and global teams to deliver best-in-class outcomesEngage proactively with clients and internal stakeholders to shape solutions and unlock new opportunitiesThe Person:10+ years in digital agency environment in Japan, with a focus in paid media ((Search ads, Social ads, Display ads, Programmatic ads, Influencer sponsorships)A creative and strategic leader with a passion for building teams and scaling businessesSomeone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and brings energy, clarity, and visionA natural communicator and relationship-builder, fluent in navigating complex stakeholder landscapesSkilled at building trust and influence across clients and internal teamsFluent Japanese and English is requiredIf you are interested to find out more, please email your CV to hello@thegenesisconnect.com together with your expected salary.