APAC Venture Manager

Date PostedJune 3, 2026LocationAsia, Japan, TokyoCompanyAlmedia GmbHSalaryEUR 75K - EUR 100KTypeexecutive - manager (sales/marketing)

Job Summary

Lead high-priority projects and business expansion in the APAC region for a rapidly growing startup. You will collaborate with the CEO and cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and operational efficiency. The role requires a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to manage complex tasks independently.

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-priority APAC projects
  • Support business development and market expansion
  • Facilitate cross-departmental coordination
  • Optimize operational efficiency and productivity

Required Skills

  • Project management & Business strategy
  • Data analysis & Business intelligence
  • Fluent English (TOEIC 735+)
  • Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1)
  • Entrepreneurial mindset

Job Details

What You’ll Do: - Lead high-priority projects in the APAC region: Take full ownership of key projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with company goals. - Business development support: Assist the CEO & country managers in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities such as partnerships, market expansions, and product innovations. - Develop a deep understanding of the business: Engage with all aspects of the company, from user acquisition to product development, to gain a comprehensive view of how the business operates. - Facilitate cross-departmental coordination: Ensure smooth communication and alignment between internal teams on objectives, timelines, and resource needs. - Optimise operational efficiency: Identify and implement strategies to enhance productivity and streamline processes. What You’ll Bring: - Experience in project management, operations, user acquisition, business development or business strategy roles. - Ability to lead and execute projects independently, ensuring they align with strategic objectives. - Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of business operations, product development, and user acquisition. - Excellent communication skills for collaborating across departments and with the leadership team. - Analytical mindset: Able to extract insights from data and make strategic decisions based on business intelligence. - Fluent in English & Japanese. What Makes You a Great Fit: - Passionate about researching projects and hands-on implementation with cross-functional teams. - 'No job is too big or too small' mindset. - Strategic thinker who understands how every decision impacts the broader business. - Proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and navigates them independently. - Entrepreneurial mindset with project ownership. Requirements: - English: Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860). - Japanese: Fluent (JLPT Level 1 or N1). - Working Hours: Flexible. - Contract: Full-time employee.