JOB ID 26185

Business Development Director

  • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
  • Sales, Business Development & Strategy
  • Ibaraki
  • ¥11,000,000~¥13,000,000

This global company provides advanced design, manufacturing, and supply chain services across multiple industries, including automotive, healthcare, and communications. With operations in over 30 countries, it partners with leading tech brands to accelerate innovation and reduce time-to-market. -The organization employs over 170,000 people and delivers scalable solutions from concept to full-scale production. Headquartered in Asia with key leadership in North America, it plays a Headquartered in Asia with key leadership in North America, it plays a critical behind-the-scenes role in powering many of the world's most recognized technology products.

As a Business Development Director, you will be responsible for identifying and developing new customer relationships, managing strategic partnerships, and driving business growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Approximately 60% of your responsibilities will focus on engaging with potential clients, understanding their needs, and aligning internal resources to deliver tailored solutions across design, production, and Approximately 60% of your responsibilities will focus on engaging with potential clients, understanding their needs, and aligning internal resources to deliver tailored solutions across design, production, and The remaining 40% will involve working closely with internal teams-including finance, HR, and senior leadership -to support strategic planning, budgeting, and business growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The remaining 40% will involve working closely with internal teams-including finance, HR, and senior leadership -to support strategic planning, budgeting, talent management, and execution of key customer programs. This role offers the opportunity to work in a bilingual setting, utilizing both English and Japanese in day-to-day communication and collaboration.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    - Identify and qualify new business opportunities, build strong client relationships, and drive pipeline growth to meet sales targets.
    - Collaborate with internal teams to develop and deliver customized solutions across design, manufacturing, logistics, and after-market services.
    - Monitor market trends, customer strategies, and competitive activity to align business development efforts with industry needs.
    - Support financial planning and budgeting processes in coordination with finance and management teams.
    - Contribute to talent planning and organizational development by supporting recruitment and team capability growth.
    - Represent the company in external meetings and partnerships, ensuring alignment with corporate values and ways of working.
  • Requirements
    - 6 to 10 years of experience in 3PL (related to overall sale of services)
    - Ability to build relationships with new and existing clients
    - Development new clients through business development
    - Business English, Fluent Japanese
  • Preferred
    - Reverse logistics experience
    - Experience in EMS
  • Location
    Ibaraki
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible
  • Salary
    ¥11,000,000~¥13,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    No relocation, Overseas business trip, Foreign capital company, Overseas communication, Make use of languages, Weekends and holidays off, Major corporation, Management Position

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