Manage negotiations, contract execution, and alliance work with overseas business partners connected to the company’s intellectual property, mainly in the United States and Europe. Build and strengthen partner relationships while coordinating with internal departments.
About this role
This role plans sales initiatives for print books and digital editions related to the Cygames manga app Sicom. Responsibilities include negotiating with sales companies, conducting sales activities with bookstores and electronic book stores, proposing advertising and promotional plans, researching the market, and managing inventory.
Applicants must be passionate about manga and have at least three years of experience in bookstore or distributor sales at a publishing company. Experience building relationships with bookstores is welcomed. Interest in entertainment content beyond manga, including games, animation, and stage productions, is also welcomed.
The position requires strong communication skills, sensitivity to manga trends, and persistence in external negotiations. The role also describes an interest in candidates who are cheerful and energetic.
The position is full-time and based at either Shibuya or Meguro, Tokyo. The role is indoors at locations that are generally non-smoking, with dedicated heated-tobacco smoking rooms.
Side jobs are prohibited. The position is Sales in the Manga Division, based in Tokyo.
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