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Microsoft Advertising (MSA) empowers advertisers around the world to reach their maximum potential through online marketing opportunities on the Microsoft Advertising platform. We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive Microsoft Advertising revenue growth in Japan, develop exceptional client & agency relationships and deliver client obsession through direct management of a team of Account Executives and Account Managers. The individual in this role will bring deep understanding of the Japanese advertising landscape, extensive media sales experience, strategic thinking, client obsession, a passion for innovation and best-practice sharing, while showing they can deliver client value & exceptional results over time. As a Sales Manager, you should also have a proven track record of building, managing and growing high-performing sales teams who thrive under pressure. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Job Responsibility:
People Management: Model, Coach, Care
Sales Leader: Drives business growth by leading sales planning and strategies to achieve consumption and sales targets
Market Maker: Shapes new market opportunities by aligning client and technology trends
Sales Excellence: Holds team accountable for forecasting expected sales revenue
Industry Knowledge: Expert understanding of digital media platforms and technologies
Customer Satisfaction: Directs long-term customer satisfaction growth and maintenance strategies
Strategic Leader: Directs the development and implementation of strategies for maximizing selling and customer add opportunities
Business Excellence: Directs and holds virtual teams accountable to lead execution and customer escalations
People and Cultural Transformational Leader: Positions oneself as a thought leader and trusted advisor
Talent Acquisition: Directs and executes talent acquisition, recruiting, succession planning, and change management
Requirements:
Ability to communicate in English and Japanese: both written and verbal
Minimum 12-15 years of relevant media sales, digital advertising/ marketing
Ability to bring existing or build new trusted relationships with senior client and agency stakeholders
5-10 years people management experience
Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree (MA, MBA, PhD) preferred, or equivalent experience
Deep knowledge of the Japanese digital advertising market, including agency relationships and market dynamics
Proven track record of exceptional performance, measured against revenue, client satisfaction, and organizational health metrics
Demonstrated capability to manage and coach high performing sales and/or service teams
Enthusiasm for all forms of digital media including, search, Gen AI, video, native, display, gaming, programmatic and technology and its use in driving client value, revenue, efficiency, and employee satisfaction
Passion for AI with a deep understanding of the role Gen AI specifically plays in driving marketing impact for advertisers & operational efficiency for our partners
Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills, ability to scale across all levels of an organization