Japan Representative

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The Global Electronics Association – the leading global trade organization for the electronics industry – is seeking an experienced and strategic Japan Representative to drive industry engagement, business growth, and public-private collaboration in Japan. This senior-level role is instrumental in aligning Japan’s vibrant electronics ecosystem with the Association’s global mission to enable better electronics for a better world. This role reports to the President, East Asia and this role is located in Japan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stakeholder Engagement & Ecosystem Building
• Build and deepen relationships with key stakeholders, including government bodies (e.g., METI), industry organizations (e.g., JEITA), major companies, and technology leaders.
• Represent the Global Electronics Association in high-level dialogues with industry and public-sector leaders.
• Lead or facilitate working groups, industry committees, and thought-leadership events across critical domains (standards, technology, policy, etc.).
• Strategic Development & Market Growth
• Develop and execute localized strategies to expand membership, revenue, and program adoption (standards, certification, workforce training, etc.).
• Identify emerging market segments and align local initiatives with the Association’s global roadmap.
• Drive advocacy and industry intelligence initiatives to inform policy and business decisions.
• Operations, Team Leadership & Program Delivery
• Serve as P&L owner for the Global Electronics Association’s Japan office; manage annual budget, reporting, and forecasting.
• Localize and operationalize the Association’s global programs for the Japanese market.
• Lead and mentor a small high-performing team, building a mission-driven, collaborative culture.
• Partner with global and regional teams (marketing, public affairs, technical programs) to ensure cohesive execution.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in electronics/high-tech industries.
• 5+ years in senior roles (e.g., Country Manager, General Manager, or Regional Director) with proven success in business development and P&L leadership.
• Experience in B2B technology, standards organizations, or trade associations is a strong advantage.
• Skills & Competencies
• Bilingual fluency: Native-level Japanese and professional English.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and market insight.
• Stakeholder-savvy with an extensive network in Japan’s electronics and public sectors.
• Strong understanding of standards development, supply chain dynamics, and industry policy.
• Cross-cultural agility and experience working in a global matrix environment.
• Financial literacy and proficiency in CRM and analytics tools.

Travel Requirements

• Domestic: Up to 30% (meetings, site visits, events)
• International: Occasional (regional/global HQ meetings)

The pay range for this position is $100 – $200k annually. The Global Electronics Association considers education, experience, internal equity, and other qualifying criteria to determine starting payrates. In addition to compensation benefits, the Association offers a variety of health and welfare benefits, based on eligibility, including job status/hours worked each week.

TO APPLY

Please submit resume and cover letter to: LyssaBernstein@electronics.org

Subject line: Job Application – Japan Representative

About Global Electronics Association

The Global Electronics Association, formerly known as IPC, is the leading voice of the $6 trillion global electronics industry. Since 1957, we’ve supported the growth and success of more than 3,000 member companies across the electronics supply chain, from design and printed boards to advanced packaging, assembly, and testing.

As a member-driven organization, we deliver internationally recognized standards, trusted certification programs, workforce education, market intelligence, and public policy advocacy to strengthen and advance the global electronics ecosystem. Our mission is to enable better electronics for a better world through smarter collaboration, resilient supply chains, and shared innovation.

With global headquarters in Bannockburn, Illinois, the Global Electronics Association has operations in Belgium, China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, and the United States and a presence across dozens more countries to support its members.