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Agency owner
United States
Owner of Boutique Agency
Concrete Connection specializes in creating solid, lasting connections between exceptional talent and forward-thinking Japanese companies and life science companies operating in the United States. Our approach combines deep cultural understanding with proven recruitment expertise.
OUR SERVICES & PROCESS:
✅ Transparent pricing: Flat 20% contingency fee with no hidden costs or upfront payments. You know exactly what you're paying, and only pay upon successful hire
✅ Versatile Placement Solutions: Full-time and part-time placements across all levels, from entry-level positions to executive leadership roles
✅ Industry versatility: Corporate roles such as finance, legal, HR, IT, and marketing + specialized positions in life sciences, non-profit, logistics sectors
✅ SHRM-CP certified: Professional credential demonstrating expertise in HR practices and recruitment standards
✅ Personalized Approach: Direct communication with founder throughout the entire process. No middlemen, just results
✅ Bicultural Expertise: Deep understanding of both Japanese and American business cultures for perfect alignment
✅ Bilingual support: Seamless communication ensuring perfect cultural fit
✅ Full-Cycle Recruitment: Complete recruitment lifecycle management from initial screening to contract finalization
Ready to build your team on solid ground? Let’s connect.
Additional Expertise: Any roles that require Japanese language skills
Additional Language: Japanese
Recruiting since 2021
Contingency only
Areas of expertise
Product & Project Mgmt
Marketing
Customer Success & Support
Finance & Accounting
Legal & Compliance
People/ HR / TA
Exec Search
Admin & Office Support
Business Operations
Manufacturing & Production
Supply Chain & Logistics
Engineering (Mech, Elec, Civil)
Life Sciences & Pharma
Healthcare (Clinical & Allied)
Education & Training
Gov & Public Sector
Nonprofit & Social Impact
Financial Services
Executive & Personal Assistants
& more (see bio)
Geographic expertise
🇺🇸 United States
🇯🇵 Japan
Languages
🏴 English
List of services offered
TA planning & strategy
Sourcing
Initial screening
Structured interviewing
Pipeline management
Recruiting process development
Salary & offer negotiations
Accepted payment models
Contingency search
Open to different fee models
Get in contact with Yusuke to discuss a specific project and potentially form a partnership.

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