Business Development Manager - Japanese languageSector - Research and Innovation, International Business ConsultancyLocation - London base- Hybrid working with international travelSalary - £35,000 + Bonus + Benefits + TravelJob Type - Business Development, Sales, Consultancy, International, Full-time, PermanentStart Dates - ASAPLanguages - Japanese and EnglishThe CompanyThey are an international market expansion and corporate innovation consultancy with clientsin Europe, America and East Asia. Established over 30 years ago, the company has 12 offices around theworld and approximately 150 employees. They’re focused on the technologies and ideas that are helping to solve the world’s social and environmental challenges and they’ve helped more 70 of the top 100 Japanese firms re-engineer their businesses, sustain their levels of international competitiveness, and develop next-generation products and services. They’ve also helped over 1,500 western tech start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs establish and grow in overseas markets - generating upwards of $800 million in revenues for their clients.The Role and ResponsibilitiesYou’ll be identifying, engaging and signing up new clients and help future-proof their business by developing and executing global innovation and investment strategies. You’ll work alongside a diverse group of 130+ business development consultants with a deep specialism in Asia. Over 34 years in the business,What you’ll be doingAs Business Development Manager, you’ll be interacting with top Japanese tech innovators daily through emails, calls, F2F meetings, events and trade show visits. You’ll be identifying your targets and building relationships, developing proposals and closing deals to attain your sales target.You’ll be engaging with the European branches of Japanese firms and their HQ counterparts. You’ll aim to understand their growth plans for overseas markets and discuss how our in-market research, innovation and business development support services can accelerate their expansion and green transition plans. You’ll also be engaging with clients post-sale.You’ll often be talking to European-based heads of innovation, investment directors, overseas branch managers and other senior executives. You don’t need a deep technical background, but you should be able quickly to grasp cut through the commercial and technical requirements of potential clients across a range of high-growth sectors including software, energy, renewables, heavy industries, automotive, medtech & life sciences and electronics.Your BackgroundExcellent spoken and written Japanese and EnglishAn understanding of the Japanese business ecosystem in Europe - to identify the right companies and people to engageAn understanding of the European business, venture capital and tech environment - to collaborate with additional partners and further expand your networkA genuine interest in technology, sustainability and international businessIdeally you will have some experience in Sales\BD, selling into Japanese (or other Asian) corporates, preferably in relevant technology sectors such as software, renewables, medtech & life sciences, electronicsExperience of building an initiative from the ground up, with demonstratable resultsThe ability to work independently while being very much a part of a teamA university degree in business, management, or in a technical/engineering field
Back to searchBusiness Development Manager - Japanese language
1PGR Services Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 23 days
London, Greater London EC1R 0WX
ÂŁ80,000 - ÂŁ96,000 per annum
Full Time
In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Business Development Manager fluent in Japanese and English, based in London with hybrid working and international travel.
- The salary offered is ÂŁ35,000 plus bonuses and benefits, with a focus on developing and executing global innovation strategies for Japanese clients.
- Candidates should ideally have experience in sales or business development, particularly with Japanese or Asian corporates in technology sectors.
- The role involves engaging with senior executives at Japanese tech firms and understanding their growth plans for overseas markets.
- An understanding of both the Japanese and European business ecosystems is essential, along with a genuine interest in technology and sustainability.
