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Job Description
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Basic Information
Client ID: 114000
Job ID: 1794
Position:
Location: Tokyo
Salary: 3.5M 6M JPY
Language: Japanese N2 level or equivalent
Contract type: Permanent
Who we are
English here
To create a society where users and creators can live happily while having fun.
We serve as a bridge between creators and users sharing Japans rich culture with the world and delivering dreams and inspiration. We aim to bring happiness to all those involved and make a meaningful contribution to the world.
At the core of our founding philosophy is the commitment to providing services that delight otaku. Our service users are individuals who wholeheartedly embrace their passions and thats why we are dedicated to continuously catering to their enthusiasm.
In the fiscal year 2022 our group achieved a total revenue of 45.4 billion yen serving 10.9 million users offering 1.19 million works and collaborating with 87000 creators and entities. With your support we have expanded our business.
Roles and Responsibility
toB / toC
DLsite
2
- English here
Introduction
The field of sales has become quite broad nowadays. What was broadly categorized into B2B/B2C has further subdivided and specialized demanding a deeper understanding of customers in the market.
In this position the role of sales that we advocate is to build connections with independent authors and continuously deliver entertainment to users through DLsite.
Surely as a business professional you already have your own framework. You have been active in positions responsible for the distribution of products and content.
However perhaps:
- You only grasp up to the point of projectization and want to observe and be involved in the prosperity that follows.
- You seek not only a business perspective but also a pursuit of forms that empathize with customers.
Do you have concerns like these
If there are any points you can sympathize with even a little then you can surely thrive with us. Why not leverage your sales skills to elevate Japans esteemed twodimensional content
We need individuals who can view things from multiple perspectives without being confined by the industry and consider and judge not only revenue but also the sentiments of content creators.
This is an overall front position in the interaction with doujinshi artists representing the company internally. The clear mission of this position is to increase the number of works. To increase the number of works you will act as a consultant to doujinshi artists similar to an editorial role.
Currently as we are expanding overseas through translating content on the service you may lead translation licensing agreements. You may also collaborate horizontally with the marketing department to devise strategies aligned with our goals. Additionally the service not only distributes manga and illustrations but also game content. We are implementing strategies to expand these to more users by transitioning from browserbased operation to appbased.
We aim to design tasks to be assigned according to your aptitude.
Specific Job Responsibilities
- Consultation with artists
- Acquisition of translation licensing for works
- Acquisition of app licensing for game works
- Planning and execution of new service operations
- Proposal and coordination of collaborations with other companies
- Planning expansion based on numerical management and market conditions etc.
Assigned Organization We anticipate assigning this position to the doujinshi team in the Business Promotion Department. This team consists of members who interact with doujinshi artists within the department focused on promoting business.
Within each team there are two main functions for task delegation:
- Sales function to acquire works
- Operational function from releasing acquired works on the platform to making them sell
There are members in charge of sales operations data registration etc.
Appeal of the Position
- Being part of the business department allows for deep involvement with the handled content. You can gain comprehensive experience from upstream strategic planning to execution and operation.
- In an environment with significant discretion and budget you can propose new strategies.
Minimum Requirements
- English here
- Ability to think and act from a business perspective regarding twodimensional content
- Ability to objectively view things
Preferred Requirements
- DL
- English here
- Experience in creating doujin works
- Sales or practical experience in the doujin industry
- Sales or practical experience in publishing or other entertainment industries
- Passion for DL doujinshi or frequent purchaser of such content
Who you are
- English here
- Someone who can rally those around them towards goals both internally and externally.
- Someone who can approach the business aspect of twodimensional content without being overly fixated on it and can tackle numbers.
- Someone with strong communication skills.
- Someone with a high mentality broad interests and a wide perspective.
- Someone who can actively engage in tasks.
Conditions / Benefits
Employment type: Full time
Location: Kanda Neribeicho Chiyodaku Tokyo
- Remote work: You can choose to come to the office at least 3 times a week or be fully remote depending on the teams policy.
- There will be no relocation.
Annual Salary:JPY
- Based on experience ability and previous work experience
- Pay raise opportunity once a year (April)
- Bonuses twice a year (June December)
- Standard 1 month/time (varies depending on length of employment and evaluation)
Hours: 10:00 18:00 (1 hour break included)
- More than 120 days off per year
- Saturdays Sundays off
- National holidays
- GW vacation yearend and New Year vacations paid vacations
- Congratulation or condolence leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
Probation: 3 months
Benefits
- Side Jobs Allowed: Many of our employees are engaged in activities such as doujinshi (fanmade works) making use of their otaku interests
- After 6 Initiative: The company subsidizes this program to promote social interaction among employees (usable three times a month 1000 yen per event)
- Dual Monitors
- Access to InHouse Vending Machines at reduced prices starting at 50 yen
- Simple Company Cafeteria: Purchase side dishes starting at 100 yen
- Support for Book Purchases and Seminar Participation: Available with supervisor approval
- Smoking Areas with Ventilation Systems
- Water Dispensers
Allowances
- Commuting Allowance: Daily allowance up to 2500 yen with a monthly cap of 50000 yen
- Overtime Allowance: Paid by the minute applicable even if you arrive before regular working hours
- Celebration and Condolence Allowances
- Business Travel Allowance
Insurance
- Enrollment in Various Social Insurance Programs
- Group Life Insurance Coverage
Other benefits
- Shift Work System for Childcare
- Optional Health Checkups
- Optional Defined Contribution Pension Plan: Available for regular employees only
Interview Process
- CV Screening
- 1st Interview
- 2nd Interview
- Final Interview (CEO)
- Offer Meeting
This process is subject to change.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type
Full Time
