Kansai Chapter Lead

Job Summary: The Kansai Chapter Lead spearheads the Kansai regional operations & administration, ensuring efficient day-to-day management of the Chapter’s business. The Kansai Chapter Lead oversees a focused-team, ensures operational adherence to the official policies of the Chamber, and works closely with the Chapter’s Vice President and Governor to support the Chapter goals. The Kansai Chapter Lead is responsible for enhancing the value proposition in the region through membership recruitment and retention activities, and also serves as a liaison with local government and business organizations. 

Areas of Responsibility

1) Membership Recruitment, Relations, and Retention

• Strategic Growth & Analysis: Develop and implement recruitment strategies and conduct regular analysis of membership data to identify trends and opportunities.

• Targeted Outreach & Engagement: Research and identify target industries, then actively engage potential members through informational meetings and by handling inquiries.

• Member Support & Administration: Maintain and update a database of prospective members, assist with member engagement in Chamber activities, and collaborate with the Membership Department to ensure effective communication and support.

2) ACCJ Leadership Support 

• Support Kansai Chapter Leadership: Collaborate closely with Kansai Chapter leaders to understand their needs and priorities, provide guidance on best practices, and manage special events, including large-scale Summits.

• Facilitate Key Meetings & Communication: Organize and prepare for monthly Executive Committee meetings, and maintain regular communication to provide updates on all activities.

• Ensure Governance & Continuity: Oversee the nomination and election processes for the Kansai Executive Committee.

3) Operations and Administration 

• Provide Team Leadership & Oversight: Supervise and mentor the Kansai team, monitor leader satisfaction with support services, and uphold the Chamber's policies and calendar to prevent conflicts and maintain records.

• Enhance Operations and External Relations: Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Kansai Chapter by acting as a liaison with local governments and business organizations, and by exploring new opportunities for collaboration.

• Manage Internal and External Communications: Work closely with the Communications Manager to develop promotion strategies and coordinate with local press for key events, while also keeping the Executive Director and other department heads updated on chapter activities.

4) Financial Management

• Financial Planning & Oversight: Manage the Kansai Chapter's annual budget, monitor expenses and income, and ensure timely financial reporting

• Risk Management & Reporting: Proactively inform leadership of any emerging financial risks or opportunities, and handle overdue accounts to maintain financial health.

• Administrative & Operational Support: Oversee office contracts and agreements, and review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before processing payments.

Job Competencies and Attributes

• Strategic & Forward-thinking Leadership Skills: Ability to enhance the organization’s operations, performance, and member engagement; ability to see the broader context and long-term implications of a situation, idea, or project.

• Initiative & Accountability: Ability to identify and address areas of weakness. Ability to define objectives and strategies to meet member requirements and organizational goals.

• Project Management: Ability to manage projects and ensure high-quality standards. Ability to anticipate potential problems and implement controls and contingency plans.

• Partnering/Networking & Political Skills: Demonstrate an understanding and consideration of how an action or communication will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact and engage with top-level executives, peers, subordinates and members with assertiveness and empathy

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, while fostering collaboration by sharing perspectives and encouraging  others to contribute.

• Other Skills and Qualifications:

• Exceptional verbal and written communications capabilities in Japanese and English

• 5-10 years of professional experience in the public and/or private sector; Background in operations management, or related field preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree required

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter via the form below