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グローバルアカウントディレクター/ Global Account Director

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A global transport and logistics company is looking for a Global Account Director. The selected candidate will drive strategic account growth, manage key relationships, and lead commercial and operational initiatives for high-value clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and grow profitability of key global accounts
  • Develop and execute global account strategies and plans
  • Leverage industry insights and data to enhance customer value propositions
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Lead contract negotiations and identify growth opportunities within accounts
  • Resolve commercial, operational, and contractual issues while driving performance improvements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • 5–8 years of experience in freight forwarding, global logistics, or supply chain solutions
  • Experience in a regional or global matrix organisation, collaborating across markets and divisions
  • Background in global account management and execution of strategic customer lifecycle management
  • Prior background acquiring and growing top-tier Japanese multinational accounts (regional or global scope is ideal)
  • Proven background hunting and converting large-scale opportunities from Japanese HQs, not just account servicing
  • Proficient in driving strategic account growth through consultative, value-based negotiation
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and steer complex end-to-end commercial engagements
  • Ability and willingness to travel locally and overseas
  • Native level Japanese and business level English

About the Company:

An international transport and logistics company. This organisation offers a variety of shipping and delivery services to clients across the globe. Operating across dozens of countries, they continue to be a powerful player in the international logistics world.

Keywords:

ビジネス, 営業, セールス, アカウントマネジメント, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 9PTCNP

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Sales

Focus: Account Manager

Industry: Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 9PTCNP-0C1FB693

Date posted: 28 June 2026

Consultant: April Shen