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Creator BD Manager.

Develop and maintain relationships with Japanese creators, drive partnership projects.

Creator BD Manager
TOKYO · SHIBUYAFull-time
Posted 6 days agoEXP 3-6y
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/ QUICK APPLY

Email your resume (PDF preferred) to the address below. We'll respond to your application within 3 business days.

A / TALENT PROFILE

Who we're looking for.

Someone who delivers on both 'people' and 'business' axes — building long-term one-on-one relationships with creators AND hitting brand revenue targets. This is six-month to one-year relationship building, not spot-buy transactions.

  • 013+ years in creator BD or influencer marketing
  • 02Direct experience negotiating and contracting with individual creators (agency-rep'd and freelance)
  • 03Deep category knowledge in beauty, lifestyle, or F&B
  • 04Can design hybrid affiliate + flat-fee compensation models
  • 05Balanced perspective — both creator-side and brand-side
B / RESPONSIBILITIES

Day-to-day.

  1. 01Sourcing new creators (DM outreach, events, referrals)
  2. 02Monthly check-ins + career conversations with existing creators
  3. 03Brand × creator matching campaign design
  4. 04Contract / compensation / campaign execution management
  5. 05Ongoing maintenance of the 500+ creator network
C / REQUIREMENTS

Must-have.

  • 3+ years creator BD or influencer marketing
  • Native or business-level Japanese
  • Familiarity with individual contractor paperwork (business contracts, withholding tax, tax filing)
  • Regular commute to Shibuya office (hybrid remote OK)

Nice-to-have.

  • Industry experience in beauty, fashion, or F&B
  • Business-level Chinese or English (for Chinese HQ + overseas brand coordination)
  • Time at a creator/talent agency
  • Personal SNS presence
D / PERKS & BENEFITS

Offer terms.

  • Target salary ¥5M – ¥7.5M / year (with performance incentive)
  • Full two-day weekends + year-end + summer + paid leave
  • Hybrid: 2 days/week in Shibuya office
  • Full social insurance + commute reimbursement
  • Reimbursement for creator events and expos
  • MacBook Pro + communication stipend
E / HIRING PROCESS

Process.

  1. 01Application / resume submission
  2. 02Resume review (response within 3 business days)
  3. 03First-round online interview (60 min, BD manager)
  4. 04Case interview (creator-sourcing simulation)
  5. 05Final interview (60 min in-person, CEO) + offer
F / APPLY

Send your resume.

Email your resume (PDF preferred) to the address below. We'll respond to your application within 3 business days.