Head of Business, Retail

The Company is seeking a Head of Business for Retail, a pivotal role that involves leading industry-leading AI utilization projects. The successful candidate will have a business manager position with significant autonomy, responsible for P&L management, organizational development, and strategic partnerships with the management teams of major retail companies. This role demands a professional with a deep understanding of the retail industry, including its structural challenges and business practices, and the ability to formulate and execute business strategies. The Head of Business will also be involved in the integration of various functions, team management, information dissemination, and branding at industry events, as well as proposing solutions to management challenges and promoting large-scale strategic alliances. Applicants for the Head of Business position must have a background in strategic business development, sales promotion for major companies, and cross-departmental management. A Bachelor's degree is required, along with fluent Japanese and conversational English. The ideal candidate will have advanced negotiation and consensus-building skills, experience in business profit and loss management, and a strong interest in the business application of AI and cutting-edge technologies. Preferred qualifications include experience in consulting, IT, media appearances, and work with global companies or startups. The role offers a high-discretion position with a focus on overall business P&L management, the opportunity to build strategic partnerships, and a high compensation package.