Country Manager Japan - Remote, EU or Asia.

Job Title: Country Manager, Japan
Reports To: Head of Markets
Location: Remote

Role Overview: Your mission will be to harness our distinct brand proposition to further develop and expand our presence in the Japanese market.

This position will play a key role in driving growth, ROI and scalability as part of the company's regional market expansion.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a results-driven environment while fostering a strong sense of teamwork, collaboration, and creativity.


Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the marketing strategy and overall business performance for the Japanese market.

• Achieve financial KPIs and provide regular updates on business performance related to targets.

• Monitor key performance metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Lead the roadmap for Japanese market expansion and ensure timely market entry and access.

• Identify product and platform needs for new market opportunities in Japan, followed by ongoing improvement and innovation.

• Monitor local market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to continuously improve the company's offerings.

• Drive growth in user acquisition, retention, and revenue through targeted marketing and partnerships.

• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including affiliates, sports leagues, media, and other potential partners.

• Collaborate with internal departments, including Customer Service, Affiliate Marketing, Content, Design, Legal, Product, Business Intelligence and other Country Managers, as needed

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations, while maintaining strong relationships with external partners for smooth operations.

• Identify business opportunities, market trends, and customer preferences to leverage growth potential.

• Determine payment processing and provision requirements for the Japanese market, working closely with the payments team to implement effective solutions. • Stay updated on industry trends and market developments.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 5+ years proven experience in a senior management role within the betting and gaming industry within a global environment.

• 3+ years record of accomplishment of working in betting within the Japanese market and therefore knowledgeable about this market.

• Demonstrated ability to drive business growth in a competitive market.

• Solid understanding of marketing, business development, and partnership management.

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, P&L, and delivering on financial KPIs.

• Budget-management proficiency.

• Experience representing a well-established brand.

Skills:

• Fluency in both Japanese and English, with strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Analytical skills to assess new Japanese market opportunities, existing deals, forecast performance, and identify trends.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate strategic plans and objectives across all levels of the organization.

• Established organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Strong relationship-building skills to foster partnerships with key stakeholders and industry contacts.

• Strategic mindset with a focus on delivering results, driving performance, and achieving business goals.

Does this sound like your next opportunity to progress with your career?

Apply Now or Email me directly at: chrysavgi.patera@pentasia.com