Country Manager

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Being a key member of expanding Japan business for international camera company
Leading Japan business as Country Manager

About Our Client

It consists of the business units Camera Systems, Lighting, and Rental, all dedicated to connecting creativity and future technologies for moving images. It is a leading designer and manufacturer of camera and lighting systems as well as system solutions for the film, broadcast, and media industries, with a worldwide distribution and service network.

Job Description

- Crafting, implementing and delivering the annual sales business budgets, targets and

strategies for his territory in conjunction with the General Manager - Sales & Solutions Asia

Pacific.

- Taking an active role in the sales team by providing pricing, inventory and demo stock

advice and support, and providing backup support on strategic and major sales projects

with key customers.

- Being responsible for the P&L, revenue, cash flow, acquisition and implementation of major

CAPEX items of the subsidiary.

- Providing regular updates and reports to the regional headquarter in regard to business

performances, financial activities and any other documents required by headquarter.

- Supervising the office activities and ensuring that transactions of any kind are clearly

recorded, documented, and match with group practices and local regulations.

- Recruiting and managing all staff in the territory, including performance reviews and

trainings in conjunction with the regional Managing Director, the General Manager - Sales

& Solutions and the Regional HR Manager.

- Taking an active role in the marketing strategy to promote our products and brand in

conjunction with Regional Marketing Manager

- Supervising and taking an active role into improving the local Service department in

conjunction with the Regional Head of Service Department.

- Maintaining and developing relationships with various industry partners, professional

organizations and potential future business partners in the territory.

The Successful Applicant

* a minimum of 8 years' experience in a similar role.

* a strong understanding of business practices, operations in Japan.

* Understanding of film & broadcast production, cinematography, and/or postproduction

environment will be an advantage

* Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, including people-management,

leadership and both written and verbal communication skills.

* Exceptional analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

* Well organized and driven by success

* Ability to handle stressful situations professionally and interact with co-workers

and clients respectfully

* Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as necessary, to

headquarters and manufacturers, visiting customers, trade shows and set

locations

* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Software

* Excellent in written and spoken English