Fanicon Account Manager / Manager Candidate

This role manages existing accounts for Fanicon, a paid monthly fan-community communication app that connects entertainers and artists directly with fans. The account manager supports community revenue, profitability, usage frequency and member satisfaction. Responsibilities include building relationships with the relevant artist or agency representative, understanding their challenges and goals, and proposing ways to address them through Fanicon. Plans are developed using the company database and market trends, followed by ongoing support for community operations and growth.

After gaining practical understanding of the business model, the role is expected to progress toward team management according to aptitude and pace. Management responsibilities include developing and managing a team of several to more than ten members, setting objectives and monitoring progress in line with business plans, developing sales and business strategies in direct coordination with executives, and designing and developing the organization as the business expands.

Fanicon was launched in December 2017 and is used by idols, artists, actors, musicians, talents, public figures, YouTubers, sports teams and K-pop idols. The position contributes to digital transformation in the entertainment sector and involves solution-oriented sales, account relationship management, business planning and team development. Preferred experience includes proposing solutions based on client issues and needs, while interest in the entertainment field is welcomed.

The position is full-time and based at 2-34-17 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, in Sumitomo Fudosan Harajuku Building. It uses a flextime system with core hours from 11:00 to 15:00, an estimated eight-hour workday and average monthly overtime of 20 to 40 hours. The salary range is an indicative annual JPY 5,000,000 to 8,000,000, with the final offer potentially adjusted for experience, previous compensation, ability and company regulations. Salary is reviewed once a year, and a fiscal-year-end bonus is available. The probationary period is six months.

Benefits include social insurance, commuting expenses, influenza vaccination, babysitter voucher support, and assistance for study sessions, training, books and other skill development. The company also provides freee福利厚生ベネフィット and full support for installation and usage fees for a company-specified high-speed home internet connection. The office has an internal bar and company-operated LED and streaming studios. Holidays include a complete two-day weekend on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, annual paid leave after six months with 10 days granted in the first year, and special leave including bereavement, marriage, prenatal and postnatal, childcare, caregiving and Sick Leave.

The selection process consists of document screening, a first interview followed by a personality aptitude test, a final interview and an offer. The process may change.