Location: Kanto, Japan
Work Type: Full Time / Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Salary: ¥8.0M ~ ¥14.0M / Year
Requirements
- English: Fluent (preferred)
- Japanese: Fluent (preferred)
- Must currently reside in Japan
- 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships, ideally within the tech startup ecosystem.
Description
Our client is a dynamic cloud service provider focused on empowering startups across the Asia Pacific region. With offices in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Japan. Their mission is to help tech startups scale effectively with cloud solutions that drive innovation and reduce operational costs.
Role & Responsibilities:
– Lead business development efforts in the Japan market, focusing on building relationships with tech startups and identifying new growth opportunities.
– Utilize your experience in tech startups to engage with local entrepreneurs and demonstrate how our cloud solutions can help streamline operations, optimize costs, and scale their businesses.
– Assist in developing and executing market expansion strategies, positioning us as the go-to cloud provider for startups in Japan .
– Cultivate partnerships with VCs, incubators, accelerators, and other startup ecosystem players to foster collaboration and drive growth.
– Stay up-to-date with industry trends and provide insights on market demands to help us stay competitive in the startup space.
What We’re Looking For:
– 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships, ideally within the tech startup ecosystem.
– Hands-on experience with cloud solutions, SaaS, or technology services that support startup growth.
Existing network in the Japan startup ecosystem, including VCs and accelerators, is a plus.
Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships.
Motivated and adaptable, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and drive business growth.
Why Join?
We are looking for a Business Development Manager based in Japan to help strengthen our presence in the growing Japan startup ecosystem. This role is perfect for someone with 2 years of experience working in tech startups, eager to help emerging companies leverage cloud solutions for their growth.
Opportunity to work in an innovative, fast-growing company at the forefront of cloud solutions for startups. Collaborative work culture focused on personal and professional growth.
Competitive compensation and benefits, with performance-based incentives.