Business Unit Director

Our Client

Multi-national commercial real estate services firm with over 1000+ staff in Japan.  Currently searching for a Business Unit Director for their expanding Workplace Solutions business line.   

Your Responsibilities 

• Purpose of this role is to provide leadership and accountability for the Business Unit; including: client relationships (secure and grow), people management/development, governance and compliance of commercial contracts, P&L responsibility for short term and long term initiatives. 
• Maintaining exceptional service and delivering value to clients while growing the Business Unit overall. 
• Accountability for financial performance of the Business Unit, overseeing multiple areas composed of client accounts 
• Directing the account leadership team comprised of Area GMs and Contract Managers 
• Ability to negotiate and administer (while possessing solid understanding) contractual terms 
• Manage relationship of key accounts by being a trusted advisor and thought leader 
• Creating alignment between client’s needs and organizational delivery 
• Leading the Business Units planning and budgeting process to optimize performance 
• Ensures the successful management of expansion and renewal activities
• Managing a variety of functions that are critical for service delivery, which include: finance, HR, transition, procurement, QHSE performance, engineering and project managers 

The skills and experience you need to succeed

• Managing in a diverse environment
• Capable of multitasking in face paced environments
• Team player with high communication and networking skills
• Fluent-Native level Japanese language skills
• Business-level English language skills 

The benefits you will receive

• Central Tokyo Office
• Top-tier company
• Take a leadership role