Japan General Manager
Job Summary
Omio is looking for a dynamic and commercially driven General Manager to lead our Japan business and unlock the full potential of one of the worlds most exciting travel markets.
As our first in-country senior leader you will be the face of Omio in Japan: building the partnerships brand presence and commercial momentum needed to turn early traction into lasting market leadership.
This is a rare opportunity to shape a high-growth business from the ground up combining entrepreneurial ambition with the institutional backing of a global travel platform.
Responsibilities:
Commercial Partnerships & Supply
Serve as the primary relationship owner for all strategic suppliers in Japan cultivating long-term trust and preferential terms through frequent executive-level engagement
Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities across travel tourism and adjacent ecosystems to diversify Omios distribution and revenue streams
Work closely with the global supply team to ensure partner onboarding content quality and inventory accuracy meet Omios standards
Own and grow Omios network of local supply partners negotiating and closing commercial agreements that strengthen content depth and exclusivity
Market Development & Growth through marketing leaderships
Define and execute the marketing roadmap for Japan setting ambitious revenue and market-share targets aligned with Omios global expansion strategy
Lead localised marketing and brand-building initiatives that drive customer acquisition retention and organic growth working hand-in-hand with Omios central marketing team
Translate consumer and competitive insights into product and pricing recommendations advocating for Japan-specific features with global product and engineering stakeholders
Establish scalable go-to-market motions that amplify reach beyond direct channels
Stakeholder Relations & Representation
Act as Omios senior representative with regulators industry bodies and government agencies ensuring compliance and proactive relationship management
Build Omios brand equity with media investors and ecosystem players positioning the company as a credible and committed long-term participant in the Japanese market
Report directly to Omios global leadership providing clear and data-driven updates on performance risks and opportunities
Operations management
Recruit develop and inspire a high-performing local team as the business scales instilling a culture of ownership excellence and customer obsession
Oversee day-to-day country operations including budget management forecasting and reporting in partnership with Omios finance and operations teams
Define and track OKRs for the Japan market surfacing actionable insights to accelerate growth and address operational gaps
Qualifications :
8 years experience in senior commercial business development or general management roles with a strong record of driving revenue growth in Japan
Demonstrated success building and monetising strategic partnerships with large enterprises or government-linked organisations in Japan
Deep knowledge of the Japanese travel mobility or e-commerce landscape
Native-level Japanese and business-fluent English with the ability to communicate and present with authority at executive and board level in both languages
Entrepreneurial leader who thrives in ambiguity combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and is energised by building something from scratch
Strong commercial and analytical acumen with the ability to structure deals build business cases and translate data into decisions
Exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural fluency able to bridge between Omios global team and Japanese business culture
Bachelors degree required; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is a strong plus
Additional Information :
Whats in it for you #LifeAtOmio
- Have an impact. With innovation and smart technology we are changing the way people travel and you too can have an impact on this ride
- A competitive and attractive compensation package
- A diverse team of more than 50 nationalities
- and more
Diversity makes us stronger
We value diversity and welcome all applicants regardless of ethnicity religion national origin sexual orientation gender gender identity age or disability.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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