About the role

  • Business Development Manager at NZTE helping New Zealand companies enter and grow in the Japanese market. Managing portfolios in manufacturing and technology sectors with a focus on market strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of New Zealand businesses in the manufacturing and technology sectors
  • Provide practical, commercially grounded advice on market entry and growth strategies tailored to Japan
  • Leverage your networks to make high value introductions to customers, partners, distributors and key market influencers
  • Conduct market and customer analysis to help companies refine positioning, routes to market and value propositions
  • Coach and challenge companies as they adapt their products, pricing and go to market approaches for Japan
  • Identify new pathways to market and support companies through negotiations and early-stage commercial activity
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues in Tokyo, New Zealand and NZTE’s global network to deliver on New Zealand’s economic development objectives.

Requirements

  • Deep experience in manufacturing and/or technology sectors would be highly advantageous – with experience in gaming or creative sectors a bonus
  • Strong, well-established networks in Japan, with proven experience in business development, sales or commercial growth roles
  • Demonstrated experience supporting businesses to navigate global markets through market entry, partner development and scale up in Japan
  • Sound commercial judgement and the ability to assess company capability, market fit and growth potential
  • Excellent relationship management and consulting skills, with the credibility to engage confidently with CEOs and senior executives
  • A practical, hands-on mindset and comfort operating in ambiguity
  • Fluency in both Japanese & English is required.

Benefits

  • Flexible, fun and stimulating environment
  • Unique opportunity to develop and access world class business networks
  • Support to grow your career

Job title

Business Development Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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