You're the kind of leader who doesn't just manage accounts — you shape narratives, guide teams through complexity, and elevate brands with strategic clarity. You see how technology, media, and culture collide, and you know how to turn that chaos into opportunity.
At Hoffman, the story gets even bigger. This is where regional influence, bold ideas, and high-stakes decision-making come together — and where a protagonist like you steps in to move the plot forward.
If you're ready to build trust with C-suite clients, inspire teams across markets, and drive work that matters, this could be your next chapter.
The Plot Thickens: Job Description — Account Director
- Lead integrated communications strategies that drive business impact across earned, owned, and paid channels.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior and C-suite clients, delivering clear, strategic counsel.
- Manage multiple accounts, ensuring exceptional work quality, profitability, and smooth execution.
- Mentor and grow teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
- Build strong media and ecosystem relationships across technology sectors.
- Spot opportunities, solve challenges proactively, and shape long-term client and agency growth.
- Support new business pitches and help scale Hoffman methodologies regionally.
Attributes of the Protagonist (That's You)
- Strategic thinker with strong business and storytelling instincts.
- Confident communicator who influences senior stakeholders with clarity and empathy.
- Team builder who inspires talent and elevates performance.
- Digitally savvy, data-aware, and plugged into emerging technology trends.
- Commercially minded problem-solver who thrives in fast-moving environments.
- Culture shaper who brings integrity, curiosity, and energy to every interaction.
The Hero's Background: Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field such as Public Affairs, Economic and International Relationships
- Strong proficiency in Japanese and English is essential to support cross-market communications, client engagement, and content development across the region.
- More than 10 years of experience in public relations, integrated communications, or marketing — preferably within an agency environment
- Proven success in leading regional or multi-market client accounts with measurable business impact
- Deep understanding of the technology, B2B, or digital ecosystem — able to connect insights across technology industries Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to translate client business goals into compelling communication campaigns
- Demonstrated expertise in media relations, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement at senior and C-suite levels
- Hands-on experience managing cross-functional teams and mentoring mid-level leaders to success
- Entrepreneurial mindset with commercial acumen; able to balance creative innovation with business profitability
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, multicultural, and matrix environments across APAC or global markets
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, multicultural, and matrix environments across APAC or global markets
About The Hoffman Agency
We are an integrated communications consultancy built to solve tough challenges — the more complex, the better — for technology companies shaping the future. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, our network spans across global innovation hubs including Bangkok, Boston, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Munich, Paris, Portland, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, and Tokyo.
At Hoffman, we combine deep tech understanding with bold storytelling to help brands stand out, influence conversations, and drive meaningful impact.
For more information, visit
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace — one that celebrates individuality and welcomes people of all backgrounds. We're an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or veteran status.
Join us and be at the forefront of marketing and communications innovation, partnering with industry-leading technology brands across the world. We value diverse perspectives, inclusive decision-making, and ideas that push boundaries to shape what's next.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities — plus a unique four-week paid sabbatical after four years of service, because we believe in rewarding dedication and balance.
-
Account Director
2日前
Tokyo HirePlanner Japan | Find Jobs in Japan, Work in Japan, Careers in Japan 🇯🇵+Condé Nast、Vogue、GQ、Wired · +当社は、ロンドンとニューヨークに本社を置き、中国、フランス、ドイツ、インド、日本、日本メキシコとラテンアメリカ、ロシアスペイン台湾イギリス、アメリカなど世界32か国で事業展開しています。 · +マルチメディアカンパニーである当社コンデナスト・ジャパンのデジタルソーシャル出版イベントなどのマルチプラットフォームを横断した広告営業活動を担っていただきます。 ...
-
Tokyo HirePlanner Japan | Find Jobs in Japan, Work in Japan, Careers in Japan 🇯🇵 ￥8,000,000 - ￥12,000,000 per yearマルチメディアカンパニーである当社コンデナスト・ジャパンのセールスチームは、当社のメディアの影響力やコンテンツ制作力といった当社の強みを活かし、企業のマーケティング課題を解決するチームです。広告の枠を超え、より深く企業の課題に向き合い、積極的にコンサルティングを行う姿勢で取り組んでいます。 · クライアントから代理店までアカウント全体を管理し、弊社のプロダクトやブランド、サービスを含めた戦略的な営業活動を通して、売上目標의達成に向け主体的に取り組んでいただきます。 · ,クライアントや広告代理店に対する営業活動 · ,潜在顧客の発掘 · ,提案活動(プラ ...
-
Tokyo Tektome弊社が指定する重要な戦略アカウントに対して、新規機会の創出から既存契約の深耕まで、複数年単位でお客様の経営課題やビジネス環境を理解し、Tektome Platformの導入・活用を通じて長期的なパートナーシップを築いていただきます。大規模かつ複雑な商談を牽引し、社内外のステークホルダーを巻き込みながら · ...
-
Tokyo, Tokyo Ryze Consulting Japan K.K. ￥1,500,000 - ￥2,500,000 per year広告代理店でのアカウントマネジメント経験5年以上の経験者を募集しています。 · アカウントマネジメント · ビジネスレベルの英語力 · フレックス制度 · リモートワーク制度 · 福利厚生充実 · ...
-
Account Director
12時間前
Tokyo Morgan McKinleyWe are partnering with a leading global PR agency specializing in strategic communications for technology companies.Their team works with world-class tech clients to build market leadership through creative PR, media relations, and digital storytelling in a collaborative, interna ...
-
Account Director
2ヶ月前
Tokyo myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community ￥6,000,000 - ￥12,000,000 per yearThis position provides a fantastic opportunity for an organized and seasoned professional with a strong passion for communications to work in a fast-paced environment with collaborative teams on corporate positioning and reputation, crisis situations, issues management, executive ...
-
Account Director
1ヶ月前
Tokyo Ciena Full time￥900,000 - ￥1,200,000 per yearAs the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our ...
-
Account Director
2ヶ月前
Tokyo confidential ￥900,000 - ￥1,200,000 per yearLead and develop major campaign activations that include POSM displays, in-store BTL executions and OOH placements (billboards, transit, street furniture). Oversee the end-to-end delivery of shopper-marketing programmes: from brief, budget, supplier-selection, production and roll ...
-
Account Director
1週間前
Tokyo Tricentis Full time￥2,000,000 - ￥2,800,000 per yearWe're looking for an accomplished and strategic Account Director to join the Tricentis Enterprise Sales team in Japan. · We'll bring deep enterprise sales expertise, a strong grasp of forecasting and pipeline discipline, and the leadership presence to influence at the C-suite lev ...
-
Account Director
4週間前
Tokyo Tricentis ￥9,000,000 - ￥20,000,000 per yearWe are currently looking for Account Director to join us in Japan as we scale the growth of our business in Asia Pacific.We empower innovators to push the boundaries of software testing, · fostering a global community of continuous learners who pioneer AI-powered, · highly perfor ...
-
Account Director
2週間前
Japan- Tokyo- Marunouchi Ciena Government Solutions ￥2,000,000 - ￥2,800,000 per yearAs the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our ...
-
Account Director
1ヶ月前
Tokyo The Hoffman Agency Full time￥120,000 - ￥240,000 per yearYou're the kind of leader who doesn't just manage accounts — you shape narratives, guide teams through complexity, and elevate brands with strategic clarity. You see how technology, media, and culture collide, and you know how to turn that chaos into opportunity. · Lead integrate ...
-
Account Director
4週間前
Tokyo Tricentis Full time￥4,500,000 - ￥7,500,000 per yearWe're looking for an Account Director to join us in Tokyo as we scale our growth in Asia Pacific. · As an Account Director you will be responsible for connecting Enterprise customer needs with the value proposition that Tricentis brings to them correspondingly. · Articulate the v ...
-
Account Director
2ヶ月前
Tokyo NAVEX Full time￥1,200,000 - ￥2,500,000 per yearWe're making the world a better place. A safer place. A more ethical place. A place where anyone, anywhere can have a voice. That's a serious impact. · Heavy prospecting of potential customers, leveraging your prospecting techniques to effectively continue your approach on engagi ...
-
Tokyo Mastercard Full timeWe are looking for an Account Manager to drive our B2B customer strategy forward by innovating and problem-solving. · The ideal candidate is passionate about the customer and business development through consultative sales, highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical, an ...
-
Tokyo Mastercard Full timeThe Account Management team at Mastercard is looking for an Account Manager to drive B2B customer strategy forward by innovating and problem-solving. · Design and drive business with key customers. · ...
-
Tokyo Pendo ￥3,000,000 - ￥6,000,000 per yearWe are looking for exceptional Strategic Account Directors to join our mission as we elevate the world's experience with Software. · Recognized as the leading force in the categories of Product Analytics and Digital Adoption platforms, our value proposition applies to startups an ...
-
Tokyo Mastercard ￥10,000,000 - ￥20,000,000 per yearMastercard Japan is looking for a Director – Business Development and Account Management to lead the strategic growth of the MPMS and Multi-currency business by leveraging Mastercard's strong brand, technology, operations and risk platforms to deliver bottom line results to Maste ...
-
Tokyo Mastercard Full time￥2,500,000 - ￥5,000,000 per yearMastercard is seeking an Account Manager to drive our B2B customer strategy forward by consistently innovating and problem-solving. · Design and drive business with key customers as an Account manager. · Face our partner issuers / acquirers and conduct business under guidance by ...
-
Japan Sydney James Recruitment ￥400,000 - ￥1,200,000 per yearInfovista is seeking a unique individual with a rare combination of outstanding communication skills, excellent technical expertise, ability to build relationships with customers, and experience in earning customers' business in complex sales cycles. · ...
-
Tokyo Mastercard ￥1,000,000 - ￥1,500,000 per yearResponsible for setting sales strategies as it relates to customer accounts that are aligned with geography strategy and achieving sales goals that drive market share, volume and revenue growth. · Leads and manages existing customer relationships, and works to identify opportunit ...
