Key Account Manager
Location: JP, 13, Tokyo
Company profile: As augmented reality jobs go, one at Blippar is hard to beat. We are a rapidly expanding creative startup at the forefront of a brand new industry, so working here offers real opportunities to shape an innovative technology and the way in which people use it.Because of this, we like working with imaginative people who think outside the box, and we love people who throw the whole box away and build something completely new. Our bright, open, centrally located offices are energetic environments bursting with collaborative ideas and boundless enthusiasm.Aside from being part of an exciting, driven, super-friendly team that will nurture your talents and help you grow, at Blippar you’ll find plenty more tangible benefits, including weekly free lunches, evening drinks, and Olive, the office dog.You’ll also be working intimately, from the start, with some of the world’s biggest brands - from Coca Cola and Nestle to Conde Nast, P&G and Jaguar.As a young, growing company spearheading the exciting augmented reality industry, the biggest perk of all is the creative control you’ll be afforded, whether you’re part of the design, tech, commercial or marketing teams. After all, we think our people are amazing, so we want them to stick around.
Description: An incredible opportunity to join our brand new Japan office in central Tokyo and to help drive the growth of our business across APAC.As a Key Account Manager you will be responsible for supporting and managing our clients and their campaigns. The integral link between our delivery and sales teams you ensure that communications are clear and that all parties are well informed throughout the deal lifecycle and beyond. You will pro-actively support our commercial strategy by nurturing existing relationships and being a go-to point for clients.The role is a hybrid position that requires both great client servicing skills and also an evolved understanding of campaign workflows, digital advertising and a highly organised work ethic. The ideal candidate should be able to quickly respond to client demands whilst juggling multiple on-going campaigns and at the same time have the vision to up-sell and find opportunities to grow client accounts. 
Requirements: We are looking for individuals with a focus towards client services and a commercial edge, experience of supporting bespoke creative and technical solutions for advertising agencies and global brands is a huge benefit. A track record of supporting complex digital solutions or campaigns is essential as is intimate knowledge of the advertising and media space.Successful candidates will have:A minimum 3 years of client services experience (Ideally in advertising, digital or marketing technology)Commercial acumen with a proven ability to up-sell and build valueExcellent client-handling skills with exposure to managing multiple clients simultaneouslyUnderstanding of the digital marketing landscape (agencies, adtech, media)Agile and creative approach to business developmentBi-lingual Japanese and English
Benefits: Our bright, open, centrally located offices are energetic environments bursting with collaborative ideas and boundless enthusiasm. As a growing company spearheading the exciting augmented reality industry, the biggest perk of all is the creative freedom and control you’ll be afforded; this is a genuine opportunity to shape a brand new advertising medium and the way in which people all over the world use it.You will be working closely, and from the start, with some of the world’s leading brands, media agencies, publishers and educators - including Pepsi, Warner Brothers, Procter & Gamble, Nestle, Disney and Coca Cola - developing creative augmented reality solutions for global powerhouses across the full spectrum of industries. What we are doing has never been done before, so an active imagination is something we value particularly highly.Blippar’s senior management team are dedicated, hands-on, approachable people who will nurture your talent and encourage the development of your own ideas; we believe these are key to the continued success story of our platform.Being part of Blippar’s close-knit, passionate, forward-thinking team affords plenty of potential for learning about and getting involved in all sections of the business. As a creative tech company offering spectacular marketing solutions to clients, there are few areas we don’t touch upon. Life at Blippar is a steep learning curve, ideal for ambitious candidates who wish to push themselves into completely uncharted territories.We also offer:Competitive packagesGreat benefits and shares schemeEmployee incentive schemeFlexible working environmentWeekly beers and free lunchesInternational travel opportunitiesChance to develop ground-breaking techWork with state-of-the-art hardware and softwareCreative freedom and controlCollaborative opportunities with huge brandsPlease apply now for more information about this role, or check our careers page for details of other opportunities to work with us.
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