Careers at Nisade Real Estate
From the heart of Niseko – trusted by locals, chosen by developers.
Current Openings
Nisade Real Estate is a leader in luxury alpine property sales and development in Niseko – one of Asia’s premier resort destinations. Our team specializes in exclusive residences, condos, hotels, chalets, and investment properties, serving a discerning international clientele seeking the ultimate alpine lifestyle. Ready to join Nisade Real Estate and help clients discover the best in alpine luxury living? Apply now and become part of our growing team in Niseko!
Real Estate Sales Associate
The Role
Nisade Real Estate is seeking a motivated and experienced Real Estate Sales Associate to join our dynamic team in Niseko. This mid-level position is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in real estate sales who is eager to advance their career in a fast-paced, international environment. You will work closely with both domestic and overseas clients, providing expert advice on property acquisitions, investments, and luxury resort homes.
Responsibilities
- Represent buyers and sellers of luxury homes, land, and investment properties in Niseko and surrounding areas.
- Conduct property inspections, in-person and virtual tours, and client consultations.
- Proactively manage leads through personal outreach, referrals, and internal CRM systems.
- Advise clients on pricing, market conditions, and the purchase process.
- Prepare, review, and negotiate offers, contracts, and all necessary documentation.
- Stay up-to-date on local market trends, new developments, and relevant regulations.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to promote listings and attract qualified buyers.
- Utilize CRM tools to track client activity and manage the sales pipeline effectively.
Ideal Experience/Competencies
- 2–5 years of experience in real estate sales.
- Valid real estate license in Japan (or ability to obtain one).
- Business-level English is required; Conversation Chinese or Japanese is highly preferred.
- Proven track record of closing deals and managing client relationships.
- Understanding of investment-focused or resort real estate is an advantage.
- Strong communication, time management, and negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with the Niseko market or similar seasonal resort markets is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Access to bonus program
- Work-related training subsidy
- Recreational allowance
- Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, unemployment insurance and worker’s compensation insurance are available
- 10 days of Annual Leave per year, increasing yearly to 20 days in the 6th year
- Company trips and activities
- Access to shared ski pass
Real Estate Licensee & Compliance
The Role
As a Takkenshi, you will serve as the company’s licensed representative under the Real Estate Brokerage Act (宅建業法). You will be responsible for explaining important matters (重要事項説明), overseeing real estate contracts, and ensuring full legal compliance for all transactions. This role is critical to upholding trust and transparency with our clients — both domestic and international.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and explain 重要事項説明書 (Explanation of Important Matters) to buyers before contracts are signed
- Confirm and stamp all real estate contracts, ensuring compliance with宅建業法
- Maintain proper record-keeping of transaction documents
- Coordinate with legal, sales, and property management teams on closing procedures
- Monitor and advise on regulatory updates and license renewals
- Occasionally assist with bilingual support for foreign clients (English proficiency preferred)
Ideal Experience/Competencies
- Valid 宅地建物取引士 license (Registered in Japan)
- Minimum 2 years experience in real estate sales, legal, or property development
- Strong understanding of real estate laws and contract practices in Japan
- Native-level Japanese (English or Chinese is a plus)
- High attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Comfortable working in both traditional and modern tech-driven environments
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Access to bonus program
- Work-related training subsidy
- Recreational allowance
- Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, unemployment insurance and worker’s compensation insurance are available
- 10 days of Annual Leave per year, increasing yearly to 20 days in the 6th year
- Company trips and activities
- Access to shared ski pass
Market & Data Analyst
The Role
As a Market & Data Analyst, you will turn messy real-estate data into clear insights that drive pricing, positioning, and sales strategy across Niseko, Furano, Rusutsu (and whatever else the market throws at us). You’ll support the team with market intelligence, competitor tracking, performance dashboards, and investment analysis to help clients and internal stakeholders make better decisions.
Responsibilities
Track and analyse market trends across key resort areas (pricing, absorption, inventory, days on market)
Build and maintain pricing models and comparable sales/rental databases
Produce weekly/monthly market reports and internal dashboards (sales pipeline, lead sources, campaign performance)
Support investment analysis (net yield/ROI models, expense assumptions, financing scenarios, sensitivity analysis)
Coordinate with Sales/Marketing to refine pricing strategy, positioning, and buyer targeting
Conduct competitor research (new launches, incentives, rate plans, management fees, owner-use rules)
Improve data quality and reporting processes across CRM/booking/operations systems
Assist with client-facing materials (investment summaries, performance comps, market snapshots
Ideal Experience/Competencies
2+ years experience in market research, analytics, consulting, real estate, finance, or revenue management
Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (modelling, pivot tables, lookups, scenario analysis)
Comfortable working with data tools (e.g., CRM exports, BI dashboards, basic SQL a plus)
Solid understanding of real estate metrics (price/sqm or tsubo, net yield, NOI, capex, operating costs)
Strong written communication skills (able to explain insights clearly, not just numbers)
High attention to detail and good judgement under ambiguity
English required; Japanese and/or Chinese is a plus
Bonus: experience in hospitality, hotel/short-stay revenue dynamics, or resort markets
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Access to bonus program
- Work-related training subsidy
- Recreational allowance
- Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, unemployment insurance and worker’s compensation insurance are available
- 10 days of Annual Leave per year, increasing yearly to 20 days in the 6th year
- Company trips and activities
- Access to shared ski pass
Content Creator - Photographer & Videographer (SEASONAL)
The Role – DREAM JOB ALERT!
Are you a passionate photographer/videographer with an eye for luxury and detail? Do you love capturing stunning interiors, architectural beauty, and the essence of high-end living in Japan’s premier ski resorts! NISADE Real Estate is seeking a content creator to join our Marketing Team, specializing in high-end accommodation and luxury property shoots. Your role will include photographing and filming exclusive residences, chalets, and penthouses, as well as lifestyle imagery that highlights Nisade’s world-class portfolio. Creating and editing engaging visual content for social media and digital channels is central to this position.
Location: Niseko Japan
Start Date: December 1st 2026 – March 15th 2027
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute creative concepts for property marketing campaigns, including themed shoots and storytelling visuals that highlight Nisade Real Estate’s luxury brand.
- Stage and style interiors for photo/video shoots to ensure properties are presented at their absolute best.
- Collaborate with property owners, architects, and interior designers to understand unique features and capture them effectively.
- Produce virtual tours and 360-degree walkthroughs of properties for digital marketing and remote viewings.
- Capture lifestyle experiences, from arrival to relaxation, to showcase the lifestyle offered in Niseko and Furano
- Document renovation or construction progress for new luxury developments, creating ‘before and after’ content.
- Create short documentaries or brand films that tell the story of Nisade Real Estate’s listing properties and team
- Work with drone photography/videography to capture aerial perspectives of properties and surrounding landscapes.
- Ensure all content meets brand guidelines and maintains a consistent, premium aesthetic across all channels.
- Assist with live streaming or real-time social media coverage of special events, open houses, or property launches.
- Stay current on industry trends in luxury real estate photography and digital marketing, bringing fresh ideas to the team.
- Organize and maintain equipment inventory, ensuring all gear is in top condition for shoots.
- Provide creative input for website design and property listings, ensuring visual assets elevate the brand
Personal Attributes and Requirements
- Genuine passion and creative eye for luxury accommodation photography/videography and editing.
- Reliable, mature, and highly organized with a polished, professional approach.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Capable of managing multiple projects and working long hours when needed.
- Proactive, resourceful, and able to adapt to changing environments.
- Flexible and quick-thinking in fast-paced situations.
- English proficiency is a MUST.
- An international driver’s license is a MUST.
- Portfolio showcasing your work, with emphasis on luxury interiors, architecture, and lifestyle.
- Proven experience with social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and LinkedIn (Tiktok is a plus).
- Experience with luxury accommodation/property photography and on-snow lifestyle shoots.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, After Effects) or equivalent industry-standard software.
Ski/Snowboard Ability
Applicants MUST be experienced skiers/snowboarders with skills in action snowsports photography, including shooting advanced riders.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Access to bonus program
- Work-related training subsidy
- Recreational allowance
- Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, unemployment insurance and worker’s compensation insurance are available
- 10 days of Annual Leave per year, increasing yearly to 20 days in the 6th year
- Company trips and activities
- Access to shared ski pass
Working and Living in Niseko
Living in Niseko offers far more than winter snow. It is a genuine year-round lifestyle built around nature, community, and balance.
Winters are defined by world-class skiing and snowboarding, while summers bring cycling, hiking, golf, trail running, and long days outdoors. The region continues to evolve with improved infrastructure, growing dining options, international schools, wellness facilities, and a strong local and expatriate community.
For many on our team, Niseko is not a temporary stop but a long-term home. It is a place where professional ambition and quality of life can comfortably coexist.
Join the Team Shaping Niseko’s Future
If you are looking for more than just a job—and want to be part of a team contributing to one of Japan’s most exciting regions—we would like to hear from you. Explore our current openings or contact us directly to introduce yourself. Whether you are seeking your next career move or considering a lifestyle change, we are happy to start the conversation.