Vistar Media
ad tech
AccountDirector
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“Account Director at Vistar Media. Skills: Account Management, DOOH, Programmatic Advertising, Client Relationship Management, Business Development. managing and growing our core business across Japan. drive revenue and lead client relationships”
What You'll Achieve.
accelerate our growth in Japan; solidify the Vistar brand; maximize the long-term value of client partnerships; grow clientele and secure long-term partnerships; prove ROI in the local context
Industry & Context.
problem solvers; navigating complex organizational structures
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in a client-facing role within the Japanese media, ad-tech, or digital advertising industry, Native-level fluency in Japanese, A deep understanding of the Japan DOOH landscape and the programmatic ecosystem, Proven track record of establishing trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders at major agencies and brands, command of Excel and PowerPoint for data-driven storytelling, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Nice to Have
professional proficiency in English to collaborate with our global headquarters
What You'll Do.
managing and growing our core business across Japan
drive revenue and lead client relationships
establish and nurture deep working relationships with major domestic agencies
and local data partners
Expand our advertiser client portfolio by building high-trust relationships with Japan’s Holding Companies independent shops
Maintain and adapt media kits
and marketing materials to ensure they resonate with the Japanese market standards
Develop targeted "hit lists" and leverage existing networks to maximize the long-term value of client partnerships
Raise demand-side awareness of Vistar Media as the leading global exchange for Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH)
specifically educating the market on programmatic benefits
Leverage global MSAs while navigating local trading desk relationships to grow clientele and secure long-term partnerships
Work closely with Client Services to respond to RFPs
ensuring all client communications meet the high service standards expected in Japan
Partner with the Analytics team to translate client KPIs into comprehensive measurement strategies that prove ROI in the local context
Act as the primary point of contact for key clients
managing the relationship from pre-sale strategy through to post-campaign analysis
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Client Services to respond to RFPs; Partner with the Analytics team to translate client KPIs into comprehensive measurement strategies
Communication Scope
Native-level fluency in Japanese; professional proficiency in English
Full Job Description
Vistar Media is the home of out-of-home (OOH). As a global ad tech company and the world's largest digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising marketplace, we offer technology designed to make buying and selling OOH media easier. Our goal is simple: to help the world's marketers leverage OOH's unique ability to motivate and delight. From strategic partnerships with major media owner networks to executing impactful campaigns with renowned global brands such as Nestlé, Porsche, Target, and Levi's, our team is filled with passionate, innovative, and collaborative problem solvers, engaging and entertaining consumers like you in the real world. Find your home in out-of-home - find your people at Vistar. As of January 2025, Vistar Media was acquired by T-Mobile and is now part of T-Mobile Advertising Solutions. By combining our DOOH expertise with T-Mobile’s unique customer insights and expansive omnichannel capabilities, we’re creating new opportunities to innovate at scale and make a meaningful impact on the future of out-of-home media. ABOUT THE ROLE We are expanding our Tokyo-based team with strategic hires focused on managing and growing our core business across Japan. You will join Vistar Media at a pivotal moment, working with regional leadership to drive revenue and lead client relationships in one of the world's most sophisticated OOH markets. Vistar Media is looking for an experienced Account Director to accelerate our growth in Japan. Reporting to the Country Manager, you will establish and nurture deep working relationships with major domestic agencies, global trading desks, and local data partners to solidify the Vistar brand. The ideal candidate understands the nuances of the Japanese agency model and can navigate the complexities of both traditional out of home and programmatic media buying. You should be a self-starter comfortable with an entrepreneurial environment, prepared to build a business from the ground up while maintaining Vistar’s global culture of i
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