General Manager, BU Japan + **Location** Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan + **Job ID** 0000024428 + **Category** Sales, Marketing & Product Management **Job Description** Are you ready to lead the growth of the LEGO Group’s Japan business? We are looking for a commercially minded General Manager to further evolve our premium brand positioning and deliver sustainable business growth with strong active share to reach more children in Japan. **Core responsibilities** + Establish a sustainable growth platform for the LEGO brand in the Japan market + Create a roadmap for long-term success with clear steps and a strong focus on short-term wins + Grow active consumer base through our core themes, boost recruitment through innovation and expand further across categories + Deliver business KPI targets as defined in the annual plan + Build, motivate,empowerand lead a strong local team already in place to deliver our ambitions + Understand the complex and competitive conditionsof the Japanese market and build bridges with LEGO business strategies to deliver on our ambitions + Grow and develop a strong diverse talent pipeline for leadership roles within the BU and wider organisation ecosystem **Play your part in our team succeeding!** BU Japan leads andis responsible forall business strategy planning and execution of the market. The Japan organisation is approximately 50 employees across Sales, Marketing,Operationsand other business supporting functions such as Finance, HR and RegionalCoE. We are looking for a strong business and people leader that will create an engaging “playground” for everyone within the Business Unit. This position is part of the Asia Pacific leadership team andrepresentsthe local subsidiary of the LEGO Group (LEGO Japan Ltd), reporting directly to the Regional President for the APAC Market Group. **Do you have what it takes?** + Strong experience and a proventrackrecordon business performance and leadership in a similar General Manager position or from within Sales & Marketing + Experience working internationally or with international companies/brands. Work experience within Asia and Japan specifically isrequired. + Previous/current P&L responsibility andlonger-termplanning (able to work with a 3-year planning horizon) + Strong stakeholder management capability especially developing trusted relationship with local external business partners with deep understanding of cultural and business custom of the market + Strong strategic acumen combined witha high levelof self-motivation, persistence, and a proactive, can-do attitude. + Depth of leadership, with consistent experience inbuilding teams and capabilities + Experience working collaboratively in matrix organizations, role modelling processes and governance to ensure Japan plays a leading role within APAC MG. + Strong communicationskills and be able to work according to the LEGO Brand Framework Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. **What’s in it for you?** Here is what you can expect: **Family Care Leave** - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times. **Insurances** – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind. **Wellbeing** - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity. **Colleague Discount** – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount. **Bonus** - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme. **Workplace** - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process. Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team. The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights. Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. **Join the LEGO® team today.**