Senior Business Manager - Defense Market

Tokyo Permanent ¥12,000,000 - ¥17,000,000 per year Foreign Multinational Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The position will focus on leading the project development of strategic business in Japan working with local and global teams. The role will report and work with colleagues overseas.
  • Join a leading business in the defense and military market
  • Develop high influencing and business development skills

About Our Client

The hiring company is a leading company in the defense and aerospace technology.

Job Description

  • Responsible for growth of assigned capability portfolios
  • Lead pursuit and order capture processes including operational and price-to-win analyses, strategy development, and execution.
  • Advocate for customer needs across portfolios.
  • Build relationships with government, military, and industry stakeholders.
  • Guide the team through government procurement processes, particularly in Japan.
  • Manage relationships with designated third parties.
  • Present to senior management and deliver senior-level presentations.
  • Develop and maintain long-term customer relationships to influence opportunities.
  • Prospect, develop, and expand business opportunities.
  • Represent the business at industry events, conferences, and tradeshows.

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong communication in English and Japanese in negotiation, presentation, and meeting facilitation
  • Previous experience in project management, strategy, business, or engineering
  • Strong motivation and a can-do attitude
  • Knowledge of the military market would be an advantage such as defense budget, programs, and processes
  • Ability to travel overseas and work with global teams
  • Eligible to work in Japan and with the Japanese government, different military services and heavy industries

What's on Offer

  • Training programs and support from management on technologies and skills
  • Flexible salary package with other benefits
  • Career growth with a large and leading business in the industry
Contact
Linh Pham
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6476246
Phone number
+813 6832 8670

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Business Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Tokyo
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Linh Pham
Consultant phone
+813 6832 8670
Job Reference
JN-072024-6476246
Company Type
Foreign Multinational
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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