Founded in Tokyo in 2012, SmartNews has quickly become the go-to source of news for millions of users around the world, and a leading news aggregation mobile app. Our mission is bigger than simply aggregating news, and we are working to break through the filter bubble and deliver the world’s quality information to the people who need it.
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What you'll be doing
A Sales Program Manager is a professional with an excellent understanding of sales operations and Japan Digital Advertising market, who is responsible for shaping and implementing solid sales strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Sales teams and help them in any ways possible to meet their sales target
- Keep up to date on Digital Advertising markets (both Demand-side and Supply-side) in Japan and surrounding industry trends.
- Develop a competitive Go-To-Market strategy and facilitate getting buy-ins from internal stakeholders.
- Structure Group-wide meetings and facilitating according to the created agenda.
- Be the hub to share the best sales technique across the company.
- Support the development and presentation of pitch materials leveraging industry trends and internal data
Requirements
Required experience/skills
- 3+ years of experience in a consulting firm, corporate management or sales planning department of a fast-growing company
- Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Has a solid collaborative experience with Sales teams
- Love being strategic, but just as importantly, rolling up your sleeves to be hands-on with the day-to-day business
- Excellent written and verbal communicator
- Proficiency with Excel, especially with pivot tables and functions
- Business level English
Nice to have
- Experience in the digital advertising field.
- Experience at an early-stage startup.
- Work experience at a multinational tech company.
- Bachelors’ or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related fields.
Benefits
Perks and Benefits at the SmartNews Tokyo Office
- Lunch and snacks prepared daily in our on-site kitchen facility
- In-office coffee stand offering single-origin coffees, espresso-based beverages, teas, and other seasonal drinks
- SmartSelect, our support program for employee self-development, well-being, and productivity
- All healthcare and social insurance required by the Japanese labor law
- SmartSelect
Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Support
- Work visa sponsorship is available for candidates who meet eligibility requirements
- To support a smooth transition for candidates who are moving to Japan from overseas, SmartNews partners with a travel service provider