Recruitment information

About Us
MAG.NET was established with investment from Shogakukan, Marubeni, and Marubeni Forest Linx to promote the global expansion of Japanese manga and anime content.
Serving as a bridge that connects the real and digital worlds as well as creators and fans, we collaborate with partners across Japan and abroad to deliver products and immersive entertainment experiences inspired by manga and anime to fans worldwide.

Job Description
Work closely with our overseas branch representatives (Japanese staff) to manage sales of licensed IP products to international wholesalers and retailers.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing market entry strategies for overseas markets
- Proposing product lineups and negotiating terms with international business partners
- Coordinating with Japanese IP rights holders on product concepts, target pricing, and market-specific planning

Contract Period

Indefinite (permanent position)

Probationary Period

Yes (6 months)

Work Location

1-23-1 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Access

4-minute walk from Exit A7 of Jimbocho Station (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Toei Mita Line, Toei Shinjuku Line)

Working Hours

9:15 AM - 5:30 PM (1-hour break)

Days Off

Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays

Leave

Annual paid leave (10 days granted after 6 months of employment, increasing with years of service), summer vacation, year-end and New Year holidays, special leave (including congratulatory and bereavement leave)

Overtime

Yes (average 40 hours per month / overtime pay provided for hours exceeding standard working hours)

Salary Review

Once annually, annual salary system

Commuting Allowance

Provided in accordance with company regulations

Social Insurance

Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance, employment insurance

Required Qualifications (MUST)
Minimum 3 years of practical experience in business development, sales, or marketing in overseas markets
Experience working with licensed IP products (characters, brands, etc.)
Business-level English proficiency (ability to negotiate and make proposals with overseas clients)

Preferred Qualifications (WANT)
Sales experience for overseas markets at toy/merchandise manufacturers or similar companies
Experience in IP product development and overseas OEM manufacturing arrangements
Practical work experience in the international wholesale or retail industry
Practical experience in licensing business for Japanese IP
Knowledge of the Japanese IP business
Other Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile
As this is a startup environment where sales responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks including procurement and sales, we seek a motivated individual who is eager to take on new challenges and responsibilities.