Business Growth Associate Japan (Japanese Speaking)

This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000). We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 60 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.

At Almedia, You’ll

• Own way more, way earlier — you’ll be trusted with responsibility fast.
• Push harder, get further — this isn’t a 9–5. We highly reward intensity.
• Join a rare environment — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people.
• Fully present — we’re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need.

What You’ll Do

• Lead high-priority projects in the APAC region: Take full ownership of key projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with company goals.
• Business development support: Assist the CEO & country managers in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities such as partnerships, market expansions, and product innovations.
• Develop a deep understanding of the business: Engage with all aspects of the company, from user acquisition to product development, to gain a comprehensive view of how the business operates.
• Facilitate cross-departmental coordination: Ensure smooth communication and alignment between internal teams on objectives, timelines, and resource needs.
• Optimise operational efficiency: Identify and implement strategies to enhance productivity and streamline processes.

What You’ll Bring

• You have experience in project management, operations, user acquisition, business development or business strategy roles.
• You can lead and execute projects independently, ensuring they align with strategic objectives.
• Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of business operations, product development, and user acquisition.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating across departments and with the leadership team.
• Analytical mindset: Able to extract insights from data and make strategic decisions based on business intelligence.
• Fluent in English & Japanese.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You are passionate about researching projects, going deep into new stuff and starting to implement hands-on with cross-functional teams.
• You have a no job is too big or too small mindset. Do what it takes to get things done.
• You think strategically and understand how every decision impacts the broader business.
• You’re a proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and navigates them independently.
• You approach your work with an entrepreneurial mindset, taking ownership of projects as if they were your own.

Why Almedia?

• Scale With Almedia: Have a real impact and grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.
• High-Growth Environment: We encourage all staff to take ownership of projects and consistently raise the bar.
• Do More, Get More: Generous bonus scheme to ensure great, proactive work is valued

We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.