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ビジネスディレクター/ Business Director

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A renowned food brand is looking for a Business Director. The selected candidate will define the company’s growth strategy, oversee financial and operational performance, and accelerate retail expansion.

Responsibilities:

  • Define a five-year strategy to achieve annual sales growth of more than 20%
  • Manage business P&L and deliver revenue and store-level EBITDA targets
  • Improve operational efficiency, workforce productivity, and production capacity
  • Oversee headquarters and store operations to ensure key performance targets are met
  • Establish efficient supply models and optimise products for local, seasonal, and customer demand
  • Develop new store formats and maintain strong engagement across store leadership and teams

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • Experience developing and executing long-term business strategies
  • Prior leadership experience with full P&L accountability within food retail, bakery, café, or similar sectors with in-store production capabilities
  • Knowledge of retail operations, in-store production, and staff training
  • Fluent level English and Japanese

About the Company:

One of the world’s most renowned food brands that is well-loved by consumers around the world. Headquartered overseas, this company has a long history of producing a variety of delicious chocolates in elegant packaging.

Keywords:

事業責任者、経営戦略、小売事業、店舗運営、食品ブランド, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 8BKC3B

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Industrial and Automation

Focus: General Management / Representative Director / CEO

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥15,000,000 - ¥25,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Language: English - Native

Second Language: Japanese - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 8BKC3B-7AF0F90B

Date posted: 4 August 2026

Consultant: Joji Rokutan