Ambition. Your future with us

Ambition.
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Your future with us
Dear you,
When you enter IREP, you are
entering a family of companies and
individuals who are at the top of
their game. IREP is Japan’s leading
digital marketing agency. We have
achieved this status by focusing on
performance and quality service
for our clients. We have over 600
employees operating in our 11
companies and are affiliated with
Hakuhodo DY Holdings, the 8th
largest advertising group in the
world.
Once you join us, we will make sure
your landing is soft with
• Training
• Mentoring
• Career Development Advisors
• Clubs and Social Activities
• Language Support
• Housing Support
• Medical Support
We have already established
dominance in the digital marketing
industry in Japan. Our vision for the
future is to achieve that same level
of success internationally. We also
intend to expand our reach outside
of the realm of marketing. With that
in mind, we are here, talking to you.
And lets not forget the network
of brilliant team members and
managers who will be looking out for
you.
Be curious! Find out more about
who they are and their stories and
how they can help you!
We are embarking on the greatest
chapter in IREP’s history, and we
hope you come along for the ride.
Aspire and Achieve!
From
Shunsuke Konno
IREP, a truly global company
Currently operating from
Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia,
China and Thailand, and is
expanding into other countries.
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Global recruitment program to
find the most motivated people
to help us become the world’s
number one digital agency.
Our Global Services,
• Pay Per Click Advertising
• Search Engine Optimization
• Media Development
• Service Planning
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#1 SEM
AGENCY IN JAPAN
MEMBER OF THE
HAKUHODO GROUP
600
EMPLOYEES
Yahoo! JAPAN
5 STAR AGENCY
11 SUBSIDIARY
COMPANIES
Where do you fit in?
Starting the next chapter of your life with
IREP is not only a chance for you to show
your skills and learn new ones, but an
excellent way to begin your fresh career.
Account Planner
An account planner uses critical thinking
to be in tune with the needs of the client.
They conduct the daily administration
required in operating marketing accounts,
maintaining public relations, and
advertising initiatives to attract new clients
and to retain existing clients. An account
SEO Director
planner must always be aware of the
The mission of an SEO (Search Engine
clients mission, vision and strategy, and
Optimization) Director is to maximize
must manage the project with great detail
the volume of inbound organic traffic
and maintain professional communication
from search engines to a website. A
with clients as needed. An ideal AP should
combination of on-page and off-page
show excellent communication skills,
techniques, including link-building, social
high level of organization, detail oriented,
media strategy, viral marketing, meta-data
strong work ethic, professional conduct
sculpting, site speed optimization, content
within and outside office while performing
strategy, information architecture, and
agency business.
many other techniques are used to achieve
Strategist
this. Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other
leading search engines are constantly
Working as a Strategist requires that you
changing their search algorithms,
not only know how to operate campaigns
therefore an SEO expert works in a
but also have the ability to communicate
dynamic environment that requires them
across multiple teams and with clients.
to be continually learning, fine-tuning
The role of the strategist is a cycle that
their skills, and actively learning how the
begins with getting to know the client,
industry is shifting.
their industry and their customers. With
this knowledge you then need to build
and optimize a campaign that achieves
the client’s vision. You are also required
to analyze and report the results to the
client in a way that is clear and coherent.
A strategist is an all-rounded powerhouse
that needs to always be calm, professional
and diligent.
Where do you fit in?
Global Media Developer
Global Business Service Planner
The Media Development Office is a
new venture for IREP and is tasked
with creating new digital media both
internationally and domestically. This is
a very broad mission, and it spans across
many disciplines with employees having
to consider business, legal stipulations,
system infrastructure for applications
and web systems, and the operations of
websites and social media. Aside from
developing IREP-owned new media, you
will also be responsible for providing
consulting for both clients who are
interested in exporting their ideas out of
Japan to a global market, and for those
looking to bring their ideas from overseas
into the Japanese market. The most
important skill in this team is initiative
and imagination. Finding opportunities
requires that you do not conform to what
is already out there, but try to find value
for a customer segment that has not yet
been identified.
As a Global Business Service Planner,
you will expand and support our global
business opportunities in various ways.
You will analyze potential partners
and clients through market research,
competitor analysis, and business insight,
as well as taking the initiative to reach
out to those companies via phone, email,
or LinkedIn. By organizing monthly
committee meetings, you will consult with
the global subsidiary team to strengthen
internal and external relationships for
making the work flow more efficient. With
a growing global team, you will also be
supporting the globalization of our internal
paperwork to smoothen communications
among local employees, global employees,
and others. Furthermore, supporting
the management of our global corporate
website, social network pages, and digital
marketing magazine will also be part of
your tasks.
Google AdWords Certification
When it comes to Digital Marketing, understanding Google search is one of the major
skills of the business process. To that end, we here at IREP will provide you with all the
necessary knowledge and experiences to be able to pass the Google Certification Exam.
This test will enable you to become a Google AdWords Certified Professional, as it is an
international recognized certification that will show your expertise in advertising on
Google.
There are six available tests: AdWords Fundamentals, Search Advertising, Display
Advertising, Mobile Advertising, Video Advertising and Shopping Advertising.
Each test is designed to assess your knowledge and expertise in one of the fields of
Google advertising. In order to become a Google AdWords Certified Professional, a
minimum of two of these test need to be passed.
Coaching culture
We understand the shock you face when moving from student life to work life, and from
a familiar environment to a whole new culture. That is why we at IREP encourage a
strong coaching culture, which emphasises the already present Senpai-Kouhai
relationship embedded in Japanese Culture.
During your first month at IREP, you will be assigned a trainer from the Global Team.
Their role is to provide guidance in aspects both in and out of the workplace.
It does not end with the first month; you are also assigned a mentor for 6 months who
you can rely on to support you through your job and guide you in any issues you are
facing in your life in Japan. You are also encouraged to constantly ask questions. There
is a misconception that asking questions is a sign of weakness. However, at IREP we
feel that asking questions shows dedication to communication and to reaching the
desired goals. Don’t be shy, be curious.
Global Business, Global Employee
Working at IREP does not infer that you will be chained to a desk in Tokyo (not that
there is anything wrong with Tokyo). IREP has subsidiaries all over Asia and we are
expanding rapidly, so we need people who are motivated and ready for crossing borders
and time zones. If you show initiative and the broadness of vision, you can expect to be
all over the world engaging in all kinds of business, including conducting due diligence,
accounting, or consultation. Whichever field you have ambitions for, we can help
provide the opportunity.
At IREP, there is great potential for personal and professional growth, and to acquire
the critical skills needed to become a truly Internationally Mobile Professional.
Career path
Learn about our career paths
At IREP we have a clear
and transparent career
path that provides equal
opportunity for all of our
employees. Goals are set
between employees and
their managers, and then
evaluated over a 6 month
period. If you manage to
meet the criteria ascribed
to the given level, then you
are ready for the next level.
Your career is squarely in
your hands!
General Director
The director is the entry
level position at IREP.
Persons employed at this
level will be expected to
conduct their tasks with
supervision. They will be
expected to show some initiative and motivation when
dealing with their tasks and
should endeavour to
innovate wherever
possible. Persons at this
level will undergo On-Job
Training (OJT) under the
supervision of experienced
employees. This stage is
your chance to absorb
information and skills in
order to prepare yourself
for the next level.
At this level, you have the
most freedom to cycle
around different roles until
you find the perfect one for
your skill set.
“Don’t compromise on an idea that
you believe in for the sake of comfort”
- Yassir Al-Refaie
Team Manager
Chief Executives
A team manager is expected to organize
individuals towards a common goal. They
must have a clear vision of their targets
and be able to clearly share this vision with
those under their jurisdiction. As a team
manager, you are also expected to share
your knowledge with those you manage
and to train them to become the future
managers of the company.
A Chief Executive establishes and carries
out departmental or organizational goals,
policies and procedures, directs and
oversees the organization’s financial and
budgetary activities. A Chief Executive also
appoints department heads and managers,
and makes other higher level decisions
that must be conducted in order for the
company to continue its business.
Group Manager
A group manager must ensure that the
multiple teams in his command are all
running on track, and that the common
goal is clear amongst all team members.
A Group Manager must have a level
of understanding of the mission that
will allow him to clearly present to the
Department Head.
Department Head
At this level, you report directly to the CEO
and must attend a weekly meeting with the
other Departmental Heads to ensure that
your vision and that of the companies’ are
in sync. You have to ensure the smooth
operation of all the groups within the
department you oversee, and that the rules
of conduct, work-flow as well as general
processes are transparently defined.
At this level, you are also expected to bring
about the most change to the company in
order to push it towards a successful and
more globalized future.
Who are we looking for?
At IREP, all our staff are required to
demonstrate certain core skills, which we
consider our “Global Core Competencies”.
These skills are assessed throughout the
interview process; candidates should make
themselves aware of how their own experiences may demonstrate each competency.
Here are some aspects we consider as we
look for new people to join the firm:
Analytical skills
No matter your role at IREP, analysis of
both data and of situations will be a big
part of your job. You will be expected to
understand how and why a particular
outcome has presented itself, as well as be
able to consider the best plan of action for
the next step.
Planning and Organization
Our ideal applicant is comfortable with
working in a fast-paced environment
and adhering to tight deadlines. We look
for individuals who have the ability to
prioritize his or her assignments and can
effectively multi-task. They should be able
to see not only the value of the task at
hand, but the critical path they are inside,
and how their actions have a rippling effect
on the chain.
Agility
IREP operates in one of the fastest
changing verticals. There is a saying that “1
year in the digital world is equivalent to 15
analogue years.” We also work with clients,
however, as they are human, they are
inclined to change course at the drop of a
hat. At IREP it is imperative that we tackle
Personal drive and motivation
these uncertainties whilst maintaining
We love to see motivation, ambition, and 100% commitment to high quality work.
passion for learning and self-development. You are also encouraged to think on
You should be an individual who is driven your feet and to hunt for opportunities
to overcome challenges, to embrace change wherever you can find them.
when faced with uncertain conditions, and
to even suggest the next step before you
Contributing to team success
are told.
Whilst achieving personal goals is
important, the ideal candidate should be
very clear in their mind that the success of
others around them is also their own
success. People should not be as
concerned with their own glory as their are
with achieving our shared goals as a unit.
Who are we looking for?
Communication Skills
Output is nothing if no one can
understand it. To that end, communication
skills are arguably some of the most
important skills that you can possess as a
professional. You must be able to speak
clearly and boldly, and ensure the listener
is able to understand your message. You
must also understand how to take raw
data and convert it to a way that will be
understood by your target
audience.
Professional Impact
Although output is an important aspect to
measuring success, we believe that only
through integrity can success be
celebrated. We do not believe in the
mantra of “the ends justifies the means”
rather, we always strive to adopt the best
procedures while maintaining the highest
levels of confidentiality.
To be a true professional, you must not
be scared to point out when something is
wrong. You should speak your mind if you
believe in what you are thinking. We need
you to be clear in your negotiations with
clients and to maintain integrity by being
Awareness and Uptake
honourable and taking responsibility for
Our clients operate in all kinds of
your actions. You must stay cool headed,
industries. This provides a very unique
adhere to standards, and instil trust
challenge which is rewarding yet daunting. in your peers and clients through your
To provide an industry leading service, you professional demeanor and conduct.
must be able to show empathy towards
the client, be able to adopt their goals as
your own goals, and be quick to absorb the
information surrounding their industry.
The digital world is also filled with so
much overlap that you will often encounter
words like API, BigData, Remarketing. You
should be able to quickly learn what terms
such as these mean and how they may
pertain to you.
More than work
We at IREP are not only concerned for our
end-of-year sales, or client satisfaction, but
believe that the well-being of our employees is
of the utmost importance.
We ensure that there are many events
throughout the year that ensures interaction
with people across departments and to help
break the ice between managers and their
teams.
There are also breakfast and lunch sessions
to help bring people of common interests
together to interact.
And if we don’t have a club you’re looking for,
make your own!
Life in Japan
Cost of Living
Surviving with a Japanese salary while enjoying everyday life is easy if you know how.
Food
Groceries
Travel
Monthly Commuter Pass
Cellphone and Internet
Utilities
Average Monthly Spend
JPY 800~1,000 per meal
JPY 2,000 per week
JPY 100-300 per journey
JPY 6,500 per month
JPY 9,000 per month
JPY 3,000 per week
JPY 160,000 per month
You don’t need to consider the cost of rent since IREP covers you for 3 years, providing
an apartment within a 30 minute commute radius of the company. IREP also supports
all traffic expenses for commuting to work, as well as insurance.
Convenience
There are Convenience Stores within walking distance of every 10 minutes, selling all
kinds of day to day necessities including food, medicine, and stationery.
Free Wi-Fi available at most subway stations.
Vending machines are everywhere, selling things from hot coffee to potato chips.
Goods ordered on AmazonJP can be delivered to your nearest Convenience Store that
are open 24hours a day.
More than anything, enjoy life in Tokyo!
Tokyo is a vibrant place to live in: From the bright lights of Shibuya to the ancient
history of Asakusa, or the unique pop and electronics scene of Akihabara. It has
a diverse national food culture, and there is simply so much to see and become
engrossed in.
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