Account Manager / Partnership Development Specialist (Tokyo, WFH available)

What you’ll do at RCS

You’ll be in charge of one of our long-time clients for whom we develop brand and loyalty programs around the globe. These programs provide benefits to the client’s customers when they travel overseas or shop online. 

You will be involved in a range of activities in creating, delivering and maintaining the programs with an in-house team.

  • Each program begins with market research on tourist and travel trends in both the source market and the destination.

  • You will identify potential local partners in various segments including retail, dining, accommodation, entertainment, B2B services and more.

  • You will establish relationships with new and existing partners either digitally or in-person, which may involve overseas business trips (travel restrictions permitting).

  • You will then work closely with the team to produce communication and marketing materials. 

  • You will be in charge of maintaining the relationships with the partners throughout the course of the programs.

Who you are

Being in charge of these programs requires a range of skills and experience, most importantly the following:

  • Strong communication and presentation skills in English

  • International background (ideally having experience of living and/or working in another country)

  • Experience working in a Japanese working environment and business level Japanese language skills

  • Organizational skills and time management

  • Ability to work with a team and manage tasks independently

  • Problem solving skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Market research expertise

Language skills:

  • English: native or fluent

  • Japanese: business level 

  • Additional fluency in French, Chinese or other widely spoken languages are an asset

Other:

  • Employment Experience: Over 3-4 years

  • Job Type: Full-time

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree

Summary - your key tasks and responsibilities:

  • Research, develop and negotiate partnerships with targeted merchants in targeted sectors

  • Create, manage and execute multiple projects on a timely basis according to organized schedules

  • Facilitate smooth communication with overseas partners

  • Produce reports and documents for evaluation of marketing activities

  • Travel internationally (travel restrictions permitting) 

Benefits:

  • Obon holidays & extended Christmas holidays

  • Flexible working schedule

  • Hybrid working model (mix of work from home and office)

  • Education funding (after 1 year)

  • Commute expenses (reimbursed)

**Residence and permission to work in Japan required**

If you are interested in applying for this job, please reach out to recruitment(@)rcs-globalmarketing.com. Be sure to include your CV, Cover Letter, and current Visa status in your application. We look forward to hearing from you.