Position Overview
A rapidly growing global technology company is seeking a high-impact, Japanese-English bilingual professional to help shape and accelerate its U.S. business.
Working closely with the CEO and executive leadership team, you will take ownership of strategic initiatives across go-to-market strategy, sales, marketing, and customer success. This is a highly visible opportunity for an MBA graduate who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute as both a strategic thinker and hands-on operator.
From day one, you will be trusted to identify growth opportunities, lead cross-functional projects, and influence key business decisions. If you are ambitious, analytical, and excited by the opportunity to build and scale a business, this role offers exceptional exposure and career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop and execute U.S. growth strategies.
- Lead high-priority initiatives across Marketing, Business Development, Pre-Sales, Field Sales, Product, and Customer Success.
- Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive developments, and business performance to identify opportunities and risks.
- Translate business insights into clear recommendations and actionable plans.
- Drive cross-functional projects from strategy through execution, ensuring alignment, accountability, and measurable results.
- Develop and continuously refine go-to-market and customer engagement strategies.
- Establish performance metrics and evaluate the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.
- Navigate evolving priorities and take ownership of complex or undefined business challenges.
- Serve as an important bridge between U.S. operations and Japanese stakeholders.
- Contribute immediately as a key decision-maker while developing broader leadership responsibilities as the organization grows.
Required Qualifications
- MBA required.
- Three to five years of professional business experience prior to or following completion of the MBA.
- Business-level fluency in both Japanese and English, including speaking, reading, and writing.
- Authorization to work in the United States, such as U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or valid STEM OPT authorization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership and deliver results in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong work ethic and comfort working through ambiguity and changing priorities.
- Ability to balance high-level strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working for a startup or high-growth technology company.
- Experience in strategy, management consulting, business operations, go-to-market planning, sales, marketing, or customer success.
- Experience collaborating with executive leadership or managing cross-functional initiatives.
- Familiarity with SaaS, manufacturing, or digital transformation is a plus.
- Experience working across Japanese and U.S. business cultures.
Compensation
- Base Salary: $100,000–$170,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Performance-based bonus.
- Significant opportunities for professional growth and expanded leadership responsibility.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with a 4% company match beginning on your first day.
- Paid Time Off: 15 days of PTO, five sick days, and 10 company holidays annually.
- Professional Development: Support for professional memberships, industry conferences, and ongoing learning.
- Additional Benefits: Commuter or parking assistance and employee referral bonuses.
- Collaborative Culture: Company lunches, team events, quarterly celebrations, and holiday gatherings.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a traditional strategy role. You will work alongside senior executives, influence the direction of the U.S. business, and turn ambitious ideas into measurable results.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Gain direct exposure to executive-level decision-making.
- Take ownership of initiatives with company-wide impact.
- Help build and scale a growing U.S. organization.
- Use your Japanese-English bilingual skills in a meaningful strategic capacity.
- Develop into a future business leader within a global organization.
If you are ready to take on meaningful responsibility, accelerate your leadership career, and help transform the future of manufacturing, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential conversation.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds.
