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Chief of Staff

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A manufacturing technology company is looking for a Chief of Staff. The successful candidate will support business strategy and management initiatives, analyse commercial performance, lead cross-functional projects, and strengthen collaboration across departments and international stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the planning and execution of business strategies and key management initiatives
  • Provide the President with analysis, presentation materials, and structured recommendations
  • Analyse commercial performance and identify factors driving revenue, profitability, customer growth, and product performance
  • Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and periodic business reviews
  • Organise and facilitate management meetings, including agenda design and follow-up actions
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects involving Sales, Finance, HR, Operations, and other departments
  • Strengthen communication and collaboration between the Japan organisation and international stakeholders
  • Support the President in managing priorities and allocating time effectively
  • Identify opportunities to improve organisational processes and business operations
  • Translate financial and operational data into practical commercial actions

Requirements:

  • Strong experience in B2B sales, business development, commercial strategy, or business unit management
  • Commercially oriented mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for business growth
  • Ability to evaluate business questions related to sales, profit margins, customer and market segment growth, and product profitability
  • Ability to understand profit and loss statements and explain business performance logically using numerical data
  • Experience working with senior management and supporting strategic decision-making
  • Professional level English and Japanese

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience working or studying in an international environment
  • Commercial experience in technical, industrial, scientific, healthcare, measurement, or other specialised B2B sectors
  • Experience in sales or business development with an interest in broader business management and corporate strategy

About the Company:

A global technology company specialising in radiation detection, measurement and monitoring solutions. The company develops advanced technologies for applications across healthcare, security, nuclear energy, scientific research and other specialised industries.

Keywords:

経営企画, チーフオブスタッフ, 事業戦略, 営業戦略, 事業開発, B2B営業, 商業戦略, 事業管理, 経営分析, 財務分析, クロスファンクショナル, ステークホルダーマネジメント, 予測, 経営管理, 求人

Job Ref: URU2S3

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Industrial and Automation

Focus: General Management / Representative Director / CEO

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥12,000,000 - ¥16,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: URU2S3-4BE2E93A

Date posted: 25 September 2026

Consultant: Kai Yamada