Partner Manager – Japan, Apple Ads

Role Overview

Partner Manager on the Japan team, building, scaling, and optimizing strategic relationships with leading advertising agencies, commercial partners, and ad-tech platforms.

What You Will Do

Drive strategic alignment, operational excellence, and measurable business growth across the Japanese market, collaborating closely with regional sales, business development, product, revenue strategy, and legal teams.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Requires a balance of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and deep operational discipline, with a proven track record of managing complex partner relationships and driving measurable spend or adoption growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in digital advertising, partner management, agency account management, or ad-tech business development in Japan
• Deep understanding of the Japan digital advertising ecosystem, including local agency dynamics, commercial holding companies, and performance media landscapes
• Fluency in both Japanese and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills suited for executive-level presentations
• Proven track record of managing complex partner relationships, negotiating commercial alignments, and driving measurable spend or adoption growth
• Strong familiarity with mobile ad tech, including mobile measurement (MMPs), campaign automation/CMP platforms, attribution frameworks, and API integrations
• Strong analytical capabilities, proficient in translating performance data and platform metrics into clear, actionable business insights