Japanese Account Manager – Project Manager

TransPerfect

. Act as the main point of contact with internal business partners to gather project requirements and implement execution strategies .

Posted 9/21/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and account management within advertising and communications, with a strong focus on creating and executing marketing materials in both English and Japanese. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple projects while ensuring alignment with business strategies and brand standards.

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Project ManagementAccount ManagementBilingual CommunicationCreative ExecutionStakeholder Alignment

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningContent CreationMarketing Materials DevelopmentProcess DevelopmentDigital MarketingEmail CampaignsDirect Mail CoordinationBudget ManagementClient Satisfaction ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationTime ManagementProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Workflow Management SystemsDigital Marketing PlatformsTranslation ServicesCreative Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Advertising AgencyIn-House CommunicationsSales and MarketingGlobal Brand StrategyCreative Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the main point of contact with internal business partners to gather project requirements and implement execution strategies
Review business strategy and objectives and facilitate the creative process
Manage account-team activities, client satisfaction, and cross-functional process management
Oversee creative execution from concept through completion while meeting strategy, schedule, budget, brand, and legal standards
Support Sales and Marketing, Owner Services, Legal, and external Marketing and Sales partners
Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams in North America and APAC
Create marketing and sales materials and communications in English and Japanese
Coordinate with translators, photographers, digital marketing agencies, direct mail houses, and other external vendors
Create content and coordinate direct mail and email campaigns
Add Japanese translations to sales center technology following English updates
Create and update Japanese owner communications, including guides, welcome emails, and owner letters
Create Japanese Sales and Marketing materials with the training and development department
Secure briefs and document project requirements
Align stakeholders before project initiation
Create project plans, set milestones, and meet deadlines
Communicate high-profile project timelines and status to senior leadership
Identify requests requiring higher-level brand input
Track service-level agreement results
Deliver customer communications on time and on budget
Implement communications execution strategies through standard department processes
Build relationships across functional teams
Manage project schedule templates in the workflow system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3-5 years advertising agency account management, in-house communications, project management or equivalent experience required
Process development and management experience a plus
Must be fluent in English
Must be a native Japanese speaker or have native level fluency, including reading, writing, speaking, and translating Japanese
Experience creating materials in print, video, and digital mediums
Marketing or sales experience a plus
Ability to understand business strategy to build a project and action plan
Willingness to travel occasionally
Demonstrated ability to manage several projects simultaneously, involving various operational units
Bachelor's Degree
Ability to work with Global Brand Strategy & Creative Delivery to create owner testimonial videos and arrange necessary Japanese-language items

Benefits

Comp & perks

Willingness to travel occasionally