Manager, Commerce Partnerships (AI)

TL;DR

Manager, Commerce Partnerships (AI): Developing and managing strategic merchant and brand relationships to build an AI-driven commerce platform with an accent on supply-side strategy and high-value commercial deals. Focus on closing complex multi-stakeholder deals with Japanese companies and establishing AI-Commerce thought leadership.

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Company

hirify.global AI is an AI-powered commerce platform that transforms screens into discovery stages for inspiration-led shopping, backed by Google and InMobi Group.

What you will do

• Manage strategic merchant and brand relationships, setting category priorities.
• Lead platform, marketplace, and affiliate partnerships to shape the supply-side approach.
• Drive complex, high-value, multi-stakeholder commercial deals from strategy to close.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and data leadership to align supply strategies.
• Represent hirify.global as a thought leader at industry forums, conferences, and round-tables.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in partnerships, business development, sales, or account management.
• Proven track record of independently closing commercial deals with Japanese companies.
• Business-level Japanese and English proficiency.
• Must be based in Tokyo to operate with the local country team.
• Deep working knowledge of Japan e-commerce, retail, and digital media.
• Experience influencing senior internal and external stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with EC platforms, marketplaces, or affiliate/ASP networks.
• Existing relationships with brands/merchants in key categories.
• Background in mobile, advertising, commerce tech, or startups.

Culture & Benefits

• High degree of ownership over partner portfolios and strategic direction.
• Startup-like agility with the structural backing and infrastructure of the InMobi Group.
• Opportunity to define the Japan partner playbook for future global replication.
• Competitive salary, meaningful equity grants, and annual performance bonuses.
• Full health, retirement, and standard Japan-market benefits.