Business Development & Sales (Global IT | Bilingual (EN/JP)

A large ICT company operating nationwide and overseas on a variety of innovative projects is seeking a Business Development Sales Specialist to join its Nagoya project.
 

Position Highlights

• Global IT business development & sales role
• Lead customer projects and stakeholder coordination
• Work in a highly international, bilingual environment
• Exposure to cloud/IT products and developers
• Hybrid work in central Nagoya
   

Tasks & Responsibilites

• Overall management of customer projects, including preparing product introduction materials and conducting product introduction/sales activities for potential users
• Manage progress with various stakeholders involved in projects and conduct regular meetings
• Manage various project-related documents and contracts (in both Japanese and English), and coordinate with other departments as necessary
• Support the preparation and creation of planning and strategy materials to drive projects forward
• Prepare quotations for provided tools based on the needs of potential users and provide support through the billing process
• Participate in multilingual meetings in Japanese and English, facilitate and plan meetings, and prepare related materials

Must-Have Skills & Experience 

• 3+ years of sales experience
• Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English
• Experience compiling and analyzing data using MS Excel, Google Sheets, or similar tools
• Proficiency in Office tools (Word/PowerPoint/Excel) and ability to prepare materials based on given instructions
• Experience studying abroad, living overseas, or working with foreign nationals at a foreign-affiliated company
• Ability to proactively and appropriately communicate in a business setting, even with people you are meeting for the first time
• Willingness to ask questions when something is unclear, and approach work with a positive attitude
   

Desired Skills & Experience 

• Cloud and/or development-related certifications are a plus, as the role involves frequent communication with developers
• Practical experience in legal-related work
• B2B sales experience
• Knowledge of cloud services
• Experience with international transactions, including compliance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, foreign exchange matters, and withholding tax
• Experience actively participating in and providing explanations during meetings conducted in multilingual environments, including Japanese and English