Head of Commercial, Japan

2 Hours ago • 7 Years + • Business Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Mistplay seeks a Head of Commercial, Japan to drive revenue growth. This leadership role involves leading Sales, Account Management, and collaborating with User Acquisition and Marketing in Japan. Responsibilities include market assessment, strategic planning (Go-to-Market strategy), team leadership, stakeholder engagement, functional collaboration with HQ, local talent development, knowledge transfer, cross-functional liaison, customer support oversight, and relationship building. The ideal candidate possesses 7+ years in ad tech or mobile gaming with 4+ years leading teams, P&L ownership in a scaling startup is preferred, fluency in Japanese and proficiency in English, and strong skills in relationship building, market analysis, strategic planning, team leadership, and communication.
Must have:
  • 7+ years in ad tech/mobile gaming
  • 4+ years leading teams
  • P&L ownership (preferred)
  • Native Japanese fluency
  • English proficiency
  • Strong leadership & communication
Perks:
  • Team Lunches
  • Game nights
  • Company-wide events

Job Details

Mistplay is the #1 Loyalty Program for mobile gamers - with over 20 million users worldwide.  Millions of gamers use our platform to discover games, connect with friends, and earn awesome rewards. We are a fast growing profitable company, recently ranked as the 3rd fastest growing technology company in Canada. Our passion to innovate drives our growth across the industry with the development of new apps, and powerful ad tech tools. Mistplay embraces strategic, creative, and data-driven collaboration to fuel our imagination of what can be achieved.

The head of commercial, Japan is a critical  leadership role for our business, responsible for driving  revenue growth by leading a multi-functional team that consists of Sales, Account Management and by collaborating with User Acquisition and Marketing based in Japan. This role will report directly to our Senior Vice President, APAC General Manager and work closely with our global cross functional leaders. The candidate will be responsible for overall revenue growth from existing clients based in Japan, and for developing new strategies and tactics to constantly improve our business.

Primary Responsibilities:
·Market Assessment & Commercial success: Evaluate the Japanese mobile gaming landscape meticulously to drive commercial growth, considering cultural nuances and user behaviors.
·Strategic Planning: Collaborate closely with leadership to craft and execute a comprehensive Go-to-Market strategy aligned with Mistplay's objectives in Japan.
·Team Leadership: Manage and cultivate a diverse team across departments, ensuring alignment and dedication to facilitate successful market entry and sustained growth.
·Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and nurture partnerships with internal stakeholders, aligning strategies, and securing essential support for a successful launch in Japan.
·Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with HQ functional heads (user acquisition, commercial, creative, lifecycle marketing, LiveOps, and CX support) to implement locally tailored strategies aimed at achieving KPI goals.
·Local Talent Development: Build and lead a team of expert leaders native to Japan, fostering their growth and expertise in line with Mistplay's vision and standards.
·Knowledge Transfer: Distill and apply global best practices and insights within the region, ensuring the adaptation of proven strategies to the Japanese market landscape.
·Cross-Functional Liaison: Coordinate with HQ support functions to execute regional initiatives seamlessly, ensuring synergy and efficiency in operations.
·Customer Support Oversight: Supervise and optimize customer support activities within the region, ensuring exceptional service delivery aligned with Mistplay's standards.
·Relationship Establishment: Forge trust-based relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, fostering alignment and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
·Employee Welfare: Take accountability for the well-being and professional development of Mistplay employees in the APAC region, fostering a conducive and supportive work environment.

Qualifications:
·Minimum Experience: 7+ years in ad tech or mobile gaming with 4+ years leading teams, preferably with a strong general management background.
·Preferred Experience: P&L ownership within a start-up that is scaling quickly
·Education: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration or marketing.
·Language Skills: Native fluency in Japanese and proficiency in English.
·Skills: Relationship building, market analysis, strategic planning, team leadership, and excellent communication.
Why Mistplay?
We strive to make our work environment as inviting and fun as possible! Working at Mistplay is coupled with a whole array of perks that we've adopted virtually and in-person: Team Lunches, game nights, company-wide events, and so much more. Our culture is deeply rooted in growth and upheld by a team of smart, dynamic, and enthusiastic people. We utilize data to constantly learn, improve, and adapt. We foster an environment where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas, push boundaries, take calculated risks, and witness their visions come to life.
Why Mistplay?
We strive to make our work environment as inviting and fun as possible! Working at Mistplay is coupled with a whole array of perks that we've adopted virtually and in-person: Team Lunches, game nights, company-wide events, and so much more. Our culture is deeply rooted in growth and upheld by a team of smart, dynamic, and enthusiastic people. We utilize data to constantly learn, improve, and adapt. We foster an environment where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas, push boundaries, take calculated risks, and witness their visions come to life.
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About The Company

Mistplay is the #1 loyalty app for mobile gamers. Our highly engaged community is made up of millions of users looking to discover new games and earn as they play. We reward users for the time and money they spend within the games they download from our platform, and they can redeem those rewards for gift cards.

Join Mistplay and unlock your potential in a vibrant, innovative, and collaborative environment where your passion for mobile gaming meets limitless opportunities.

**Mistplay’s Mission:** 

To be the best way to play mobile games for everyone, everywhere!

**Fun Facts:**

The #1 loyalty app for mobile gamers

Over 30M+ lifetime installs globally on Android

Over 400+ games to discover on the Mistplay app 

Doubled our employee headcount in 2023

Backed by GrowthCurve Capital as of December 2021

**Business & Company Achievements:**

Ranked as a Top 5 Media Source in 6 different categories spanning ROI & Retention in the Singular ROI Index 2023

Ranked on the 2023 Canada Top 100 - Montreal’s Top Employer list

Ranked on the 2023 Canada’s Top 100 - Top Employer for Small/Medium Business

Ranked #5 on Deloitte’s Canadian Technology Fast 50 in 2022

Ranked #31 on Deloitte’s North American Technology Fast 500 in 2022

 

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