Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

組織・チームについて

Sony Interactive Entertainment（SIE）のMedia Solutionsチームは、ゲーム・エンタテインメント領域における広告ビジネスを推進するグローバルな広告営業組織です。PlayStationプラットフォームの価値を活かし、広告主やパートナー企業とともに新たなマーケティングソリューションを創出し、ビジネスの成長を支えています。

本ポジションでは、国内外の関係者と連携しながら、PlayStationの広告事業拡大をリードし、長期的なパートナーシップの構築を担っていただきます。

このポジションについて

Client Partnerは、担当クライアントに対する信頼できるビジネスパートナーとして、広告ビジネスの成長と長期的な関係構築を推進するポジションです。

クライアントの課題やマーケティング目標を深く理解し、PlayStationプラットフォームを活用した最適な広告・マーケティングソリューションを提案するとともに、新たな広告プロダクトやソリューションの市場展開をリードします。また、社内の営業、マーケティング、プロダクト、オペレーションなどの関係部門と密接に連携しながら、PlayStationの広告戦略を実現し、クライアントおよびビジネス双方の成功に貢献していただきます。

主な業務内容

• クライアントのビジネス課題やマーケティング目標を理解し、コンサルティング型の営業活動を通じて最適な広告ソリューションを提案する
• PlayStationプラットフォームを活用した広告施策やマーケティングプランを企画・提案し、ビジネス成長を支援する
• クライアントの主要ステークホルダーとの長期的なリレーションシップを構築・強化する
• 売上拡大、収益性向上、新規広告プロダクト・ソリューションの導入促進、顧客満足度向上を目標に、担当アカウントの成長をリードする
• 売上パイプラインや案件進捗、売上予測を管理・分析し、社内関係者へレポーティングを行う
• 営業、マーケティング、プロダクトなど社内のクロスファンクショナルチームと連携し、広告事業拡大に向けたビジネスケースを策定・推進する
• 担当クライアントの窓口として、課題解決やエスカレーション対応を行い、高品質な顧客体験を提供する
• PlayStationブランドの代表として、高い倫理観と誠実さを持って社外パートナーとの関係構築を行う

このポジションで得られる経験

• 世界中で親しまれているPlayStationブランドの広告ビジネス拡大に直接携わることができます。
• グローバルチームや国内外の多様なステークホルダーと協働し、国際的なビジネス経験を積むことができます。
• 新しい広告プロダクトやマーケティングソリューションの立ち上げ・市場展開に携わり、事業成長に大きなインパクトを与える経験ができます。
• エンタテインメントとデジタル広告の最前線で、戦略立案から提案、実行まで一貫してリードするスキルを磨くことができます。

求められるスキル・経験

必須要件

• ゲーム、エンタテインメント、デジタルメディア、マーケティング、広告業界のいずれかにおける5年以上の実務経験
• 法人営業、アカウントマネジメント、または広告営業の経験
• クライアントの課題解決に向けたコンサルティング型営業の経験
• デジタル広告やマルチチャネル広告キャンペーンに関する知識・実務経験
• 売上拡大や収益成長を実現した実績
• 複数の関係部署と連携しながらプロジェクトを推進した経験
• 高いコミュニケーション力、提案力、交渉力、およびステークホルダーマネジメント能力
• PlayStationおよびゲーム・エンタテインメント業界への高い関心

歓迎要件

• 大規模または急成長企業における業務経験
• 新規広告商品やマーケティングソリューションの立ち上げ・導入経験
• メディアエージェンシーや広告代理店との協業経験
• データ分析や売上予測を活用した営業戦略立案の経験
• グローバルチームとの協業経験

語学力

• 英語でのビジネスレベルのコミュニケーション能力（会議、プレゼンテーション、メール対応等）
• 日本語での円滑なコミュニケーション能力
• 海外出張に対応可能な方

求める人物像

• クライアントの成功を第一に考え、長期的な信頼関係を構築できる方
• 変化の速い環境を前向きに楽しみ、自ら主体的に行動できる方
• 社内外の多様なステークホルダーを巻き込みながら成果を創出できる方
• 高い倫理観と誠実さを持ち、PlayStationブランドを体現できる方
• チームワークを大切にし、周囲と協力しながら継続的に成果を追求できる方

Client Partner, Advertising Sales

Who We Are

The Sony Interactive Media Solutions team is a dynamic, global advertising sales organization focused on driving innovation and delivering value across the gaming and entertainment ecosystem. By connecting brands with PlayStation’s highly engaged audience, we develop impactful advertising solutions that create value for our partners while supporting the continued growth of the PlayStation business.

As we continue to expand our advertising business, we are looking for an experienced, client-focused sales professional who is passionate about building strategic partnerships and delivering exceptional business outcomes.

Role Overview

As a Client Partner, Advertising Sales, you will serve as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of strategic advertising partners, driving long-term business growth through consultative sales and relationship management. You will work closely with advertisers, media agencies, and cross-functional teams to develop innovative marketing solutions that leverage the unique strengths of the PlayStation ecosystem.

This role plays a key part in expanding PlayStation's advertising business by identifying growth opportunities, supporting the launch of new advertising products, and delivering measurable value for both clients and PlayStation. Success in this role requires a passion for gaming and entertainment, strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a complex, global organization.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop trusted, long-term relationships with strategic advertising partners and serve as their primary business contact.
• Understand clients' business objectives and marketing challenges through a consultative sales approach.
• Recommend integrated advertising solutions that maximize the value of the PlayStation platform.
• Drive revenue growth through client retention, account expansion, and adoption of new advertising products and solutions.
• Build strategic account plans and identify opportunities to grow existing partnerships.
• Manage sales pipeline, revenue forecasting, and business reporting with accuracy and transparency.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to develop compelling advertising solutions and business cases.
• Partner with media agencies to successfully bring new advertising products and capabilities to market.
• Act as the escalation point for client issues, ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
• Represent PlayStation with integrity, professionalism, and the highest ethical standards in all external engagements.

Why Join Us

• Help shape the future of advertising within one of the world's most recognized entertainment brands.
• Collaborate with talented teams across global markets and diverse business functions.
• Play a key role in launching innovative advertising products and commercial solutions.
• Build strategic partnerships with leading brands and media agencies while driving meaningful business impact.
• Grow your career in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative environment at PlayStation.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in gaming, entertainment, digital media, marketing, advertising, or a related industry.
• Experience in advertising sales, account management, client partnerships, or consultative B2B sales.
• Proven success in driving revenue growth and managing strategic client relationships.
• Experience developing and executing multi-channel advertising campaigns.
• Strong understanding of digital advertising products, industry trends, and best practices.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret business data and translate insights into commercial opportunities.
• Passion for PlayStation, gaming, and the broader entertainment industry.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with media agencies or major advertisers.
• Experience launching or selling new advertising products or marketing solutions.
• Experience in a large global organization or a fast-growing business environment.
• Knowledge of the gaming and digital entertainment ecosystem.
• Experience collaborating with international teams across multiple regions.

Language Skills

• Business proficiency in English.
• Japanese language proficiency sufficient to build relationships with domestic clients and internal stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate

• A client-first professional who builds trusted, long-term partnerships.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional and global environments.
• A strategic thinker who combines commercial insight with strong execution.
• A proactive self-starter who embraces change and continuously seeks opportunities to improve.
• A person of high integrity who represents the PlayStation brand with professionalism and accountability.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

- 5+ years of experience in gaming, entertainment, digital media, marketing, or advertising - Experience in advertising sales, account management, client partnerships, or consultative B2B sales - Proven success in driving revenue growth and managing strategic client relationships - Experience developing and executing multi-channel advertising campaigns - Strong understanding of digital advertising products, industry trends, and best practices - Experience working across cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization - Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret business data and translate insights into commercial opportunities - Passion for PlayStation, gaming, and the broader entertainment industry - Business proficiency in English and Japanese language proficiency