They currently have an exciting opportunity in Japan for a Business Development Director, Strategic Intelligence.
This role operates within the Business Development team and focuses on client management, developing new business, and driving business development initiatives. This client-facing position plays a crucial role in fostering new and repeat business for the company.
Role and Responsibilities
Our clients team is drawn from government, finance, law, and advisory/ consultancy; experience in one or more of these areas is desirable.
In the role of Business Development Director, you will:
- Discover and develop new business opportunities by engaging with potential and existing clients.
- Lead communication and proactively engage with potential clients to generate interest and build strong relationships.
- Manage existing clients during ongoing projects and beyond, maintaining relationships and identifying new opportunities for collaboration.
- Continuously engage with existing clients to explore potential new work or reconnect with those who haven’t worked with the company recently.
- Assist the execution team in managing ongoing projects, including communicating findings and managing client expectations.
- Handle administrative tasks related to business development, including reporting on meetings and client engagements, and actively participating in the BD community.
Requirements
- Native-level proficiency in Japanese and fluency in English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with senior executives across various industries.
- Proven track record in client engagement, ideally in business development, within Professional Services, consultancy, finance, law, policy, or intelligence.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with global teams.
- Background in roles involving direct client interaction and relationship management.