Reason for Hiring

To continue leading the ever-changing digital and retail markets, we must transform our business without being bound by existing practices. In particular, we have identified globalization and digitalization as the Fast Retailing Group’s (FR Group) top priorities, and we are working to elevate the level of digital marketing both within the Group and globally, while building the infrastructure and platforms necessary for digital marketing. We are seeking someone who can prioritize all of FR’s digital channels (owned, earned, and paid) and drive the implementation and transformation of “customer-centric marketing”—based on customer feedback and data—on a global scale.

Department Overview

The Global Digital Marketing Department is driving a global transformation toward an “information-driven retail business” that enhances customer satisfaction and delivers new shopping experiences by providing each customer with the most relevant information. The department consists of three teams: Global Business Development, Social Media Marketing, and Customer Acquisition & CRM. This position is expected to be assigned to the Customer Acquisition & CRM team.

Job Description

While the specific initial assignment for this position will be determined through the selection process—based on discussions regarding your experience and career aspirations—you will be expected to work on the following areas:

(1) Driving Customer Acquisition

• As the FR Group’s global headquarters, formulate market development strategies to execute high-level digital marketing on a global scale. Serve as the lead responsible for various projects based on these strategies.
• Develop operational policies aimed at maximizing the effectiveness of performance marketing (primarily APP, SEM, SEO, display, social media advertising, affiliate marketing, etc.) and provide support for the execution of these operations in each country and region.

(2) Promoting and Supporting Digital Marketing for International Operations

• For each country and region where the FR Group operates, lead efforts to solve customer acquisition challenges—both online and offline—and formulate business strategies from a digital marketing perspective.

(3) Business, Project, and Team Management

• Responsible for organizational revitalization, management, and talent development within the Global Marketing Department.

*The Job Description is subject to change within the scope of duties related to various headquarters departments due to department transfers or organizational changes.

Career Path

• In addition to roles such as General Manager or Leader of Global Business Planning and Development, or Manager in the digital marketing field, there are a wide range of opportunities available, including business planning and development at overseas offices, overseeing digital marketing, and serving as the head of the digital marketing division. You will take on the challenge of developing new businesses, such as next-generation media and services.

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Candidates who possess business-level English proficiency or are willing to acquire it, aim to take ownership and drive global, diverse businesses and projects, and have one or more of the following skills or experiences

• At least 5 years of experience in digital marketing at an advertising agency or a corporate entity
• Experience demonstrating leadership in resolving internal and external business issues and managing projects
• Experience identifying and resolving issues in website and ad campaign management based on data analysis, as well as formulating strategies and initiatives
• A spirit of challenge

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience planning and executing sales promotions and marketing campaigns for e-commerce sites targeting FMCG (particularly apparel products)
• Experience in integrated online and offline marketing
• Business experience with overseas offices, foreign-affiliated companies, and international business partners
• Experience in organizational management
• Conversational-level Japanese is preferred but not required

Company Name

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

Employment Type

Full-time Employee (Permanent, with a 3-month probationary period)

Annual Salary

• Annual Salary Range: 8 million yen – 13.5 million yen (Monthly Salary: 500,000 yen – 750,000 yen)
• Allowances: Commuting allowance, overtime pay based on grade, etc. (*All subject to company regulations.)
• Bonuses: Semi-annual bonuses twice a year, year-end bonus (eligibility and amount determined based on company performance and employee evaluation)
• Promotions twice a year (determined based on performance evaluations)

*Salary will be determined based on our company regulations, taking into account your previous annual income and experience, and is not limited to the figures above.

Working Hours

Flexible work hours or managerial/supervisory position

• Flexible work schedule

Standard daily working hours: 8 hours; break: 1 hour
Core hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Flexible hours…6:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Overtime may be required

• Supervisors

Based on the working hours of the employee’s department; left to the employee’s discretion

Holidays and Leave

Two days off per week (Saturdays and Sundays; national holidays are considered workdays) Annual paid leave, special leave and bereavement leave, childcare and family care leave systems, etc.
*In addition to paid leave, special leave is granted in the first and second halves of the fiscal year (the number of days granted varies depending on employment status and the company to which the employee belongs)

Insurance Coverage

Social Insurance (Health Insurance, Employees’ Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance)

Employee Benefits and Programs

Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Mutual Aid Association, Partnered Welfare Programs, Employee Discount Program, Cafeteria, Dedicated Shuttle Bus (for commuting to the Ariake Office), Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Other

• Measures Against Secondhand Smoke: Smoking is prohibited on company premises and indoors; we do not have designated smoking rooms. (Smoking is prohibited during working hours, including break times.)
• Our company actively recruits mid-career candidates across various Group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We would appreciate it if you could review the information below and consider applying.
• You may apply to multiple companies within the Fast Retailing Group simultaneously. However, please note that even if you advance through the screening process at multiple companies, you can proceed to the final selection stage for only one position at a time.
• Based on your submitted resume and your performance in interviews, we may contact you to discuss opportunities at other companies or for different positions within the Fast Retailing Group.

Ariake Headquarters: 1-6-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, UNIQLO CITY

*Your location may be changed to a location designated by the company, including overseas locations.