freehire launches on Product Hunt on 26 August.

Follow →

Japan Country Manager

We are seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded business Leader. This role offers,

  • The opportunity to lead a strategically important, high-growth region
  • A platform to shape market expansion across critical, innovation-driven industries
  • A culture that values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • The backing of a parent organization focused on long-term value creation and leadership development

As Country Leader, you will have full accountability for the region’s performance, including P&L ownership, commercial strategy, and organizational leadership. You will translate global priorities into local execution, ensuring sustainable growth and strong customer impact across the region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for the region, turning clear strategic insights into aligned actions with a focus on prioritization, execution and people leadership.

  • Strengthen relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders at the executive level.

  • Identify and capture new market opportunities across sectors such as semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, and AI.

  • Drive operational excellence, forecasting accuracy, and disciplined execution.

  • Partner closely with global leadership to align regional priorities with broader business objectives

  • Build on a strong working culture, with an emphasis on establishing the infrastructure for future scale and accelerating customer expansion.

  • Be a magnet for great talent and build a world class services team to support growth.

  • Create alignment and build consensus with the cross functional teams.

  • Comply with company’s policy and rules on business ethics.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proven experience in a senior leadership or general management role within technology, electronics, or industrial sectors

  • Strong track record of P&L ownership and delivering consistent, profitable growth

  • Deep understanding of markets and regional business dynamics

  • Demonstrated ability to lead diverse, cross-cultural teams and operate effectively in a matrixed organization

  • Proven track record of attracting, deploying and developing talents

  • Strategic thinker with a strong execution focus

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred

  • Excellent language ability in English.

See also

Tailor your CV for this role?

We couldn't check your fit for this role — add a CV to your profile to see it next time.

A new version of freehire is available