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Director of Business Development for U.S. Defense Sector

  • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
  • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Business Development & Strategy
  • Tokyo
  • ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000

An emerging leader within the Japanese space industry, they are a cutting-edge technology company, challenging new possibilities in space development. It is advancing innovative technological development for on-orbit services and space infrastructure. In the rapidly globalizing space business, the company's mission is to create new utilization models by strengthening collaboration with research institutions, companies, and government agencies, thereby making space a more accessible field. For individuals who want to be involved in future-oriented projects in a fast-paced environment, the company offers an environment full of challenges and growth opportunities. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join us in shaping the next generation of the space industry.

Lead the expansion of advanced space technologies into the U.S. defense market and play a key role in shaping the future of the global space industry. This is an exciting opportunity to establish a new business, develop strategic partnerships, and turn innovative technologies into real-world defense capabilities.

You will drive the entire market-entry process, from identifying opportunities and developing business strategies to securing contracts, building partnerships with government agencies and leading defense companies, and establishing a local business presence. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership, work at the intersection of space and national security, and build a growing business from the ground up.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    • Develop and execute business strategies to enter and expand within the U.S. defense market.
    • Identify new business opportunities based on U.S. government priorities, defense budgets, and emerging technology needs.
    • Build relationships with U.S. government agencies, military organizations, and key decision-makers.
    • Lead business development activities, proposals, contract negotiations, and efforts to secure new projects.
    • Establish strategic partnerships with major defense and aerospace companies.
  • Requirements
    • Strong English and Japanese language ability.
    • Strong experience in defense or aerospace sales/business development in the U.S. market.
    • Experience building new business partnerships from lead generation all the way to contract closure.
    • Strong experience with stakeholder management and relationship building at a senior level.
    • Able to travel between Japan and the U.S. and other foreign nations.

  • Preferred
    • Technical background or engineering degree is a benefit.
    • Experience in 0-1 business development especially in overseas markets.
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Japanese company with global opportunities, Stock options available, Make use of languages, Weekends and holidays off, Venture Company, New businesses and services, Management Position

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