GLOBAL SMM PROJECT MANAGER

Business overview

This position involves managing the entire process of our social media marketing business, from initial client contact through contract signing and project execution. With a strong focus on data-driven strategy and contract management, you will collaborate closely with both the internal team and clients to maximize project value.

We are seeking someone who can play a central role in business growth by effectively fulfilling the dual responsibilities of sales and project management.

Specific work content

• Planning and proposing solutions for new and existing clients
• Identifying client challenges and designing optimal solutions
• Preparing and presenting quotations and proposals
• Preparing, negotiating, and concluding contracts

Project Management Responsibilities

• Setting and managing KGIs, KPIs, and project milestones
• Planning project revenue and expenses, including budget management
• Setting numerical targets and developing strategies to achieve them
• Monitoring project progress and ensuring quality control
• Providing direction to and coordinating with the director team

Improvement and Optimization Responsibilities

• Planning initiatives to increase the value of new and existing projects
• Improving and systematizing business workflows and sales processes
• Meeting with and coordinating among internal and external stakeholders

Daily Schedule

• 10:00 – Arrive at work, check emails, and review the numerical dashboard.
• 11:00 – Contact and coordinate with clients.
• 12:00 – Lunch break.
• 13:00 – Create proposal materials, estimates, and contracts.
• 15:00 – Meet with clients to discuss issues and present proposals.
• 16:00 – Collaborate with internal teams and review project progress.
• 17:00 – Manage KPIs, budgets, and other performance metrics, and consider improvement measures.
• 19:00 – End of the workday.

Eligibility

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in the web or creative industry
• Experience in project promotion or sales planning
• Hands-on experience in client negotiations, proposal development, and contract management
• Experience in numerical and performance management
• Experience with KPI setting, budget management, and income/expenditure analysis
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to take full ownership and final responsibility for projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the SNS (social media) marketing industry
• General knowledge of digital marketing
• Project management certifications (PMP, etc.)
• End-to-end experience covering both sales and operational execution

This Position Is Ideal For

• Individuals who are results-oriented and can work strategically to achieve numerical targets
• Those who enjoy working with clients and are committed to solving customer challenges with sincerity
• Team players who can collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to drive projects
• Individuals who want to contribute to business growth and play a key role during the company’s growth phase

Working style

Full-time employee

Working hours

Flextime system (core time 10:00-15:00)

Work place

Address: 1-5-12 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, 7th Floor, Second Toranomon Building

2-minute walk from Tameike-sanno Station (Ginza Line and Namboku Line)

Salary

Monthly salary: ¥450,000–¥500,000 (final compensation will be determined based on previous salary, experience, and skills)

*6-month probationary period

Employee benefits

Full transportation expenses covered; comprehensive insurance coverage; salary reviews twice a year; annual performance-based bonus; maternity and childcare leave; two days off per week (Saturday and Sunday); public holidays; summer vacation; year-end and New Year holidays; paid leave; office coffee and water dispenser; special leave for important life events; employee referral program; book purchase assistance; and seminar tuition assistance.