Director of Business Development, APAC

Director of Business Development - APAC

• For a Japan based agency looking to expand their client portfolio across APAC.

A growing B2B marketing and design consultancy in Tokyo is looking for a proactive Business Development Director to help expand their portfolio of tech start-up clients in the AI/FinTech space. This person will be looking to secure new clients around APAC who are keen to expand their business and presence in the Japan market.

This isn't a standard cold-calling gig, it's an opportunity to pitch cutting-edge digital branding, sophisticated content strategies, and advanced search optimization tools (e.g., GEO/AEO) to high-growth businesses in APAC looking at the Japan market.

If you are a consultative seller who thrives in a diverse, international environment, and wants a role where your commercial wins directly shape the agency's growth trajectory, we want to talk to you.

Key responsibilities:

• Portfolio Expansion: Identify and convert high-potential business opportunities.
• Solution Designing: Analyze client business goals to pitch tailored corporate communications, digital marketing initiatives, and brand positioning strategies.
• Digital Advising: Pitch modern digital assets, web optimization services, and automated search visibility tools.
• Relationship Nurturing: Establish long-term commercial connections through a consultative, trust-based networking approach in the local market.
• Internal Coordination: Work side-by-side with multinational editorial and design departments to seamlessly transition new accounts into production.

Qualifications:

• Background: 10+ years experience in B2B sales, agency account management, public relations, or media advertising.
• Strong commercial acumen and proven revenue driving experience.
• Professional Trait: Strong presentation skills with a natural ability to pitch complex creative concepts to executive-level stakeholders.
• Motivation: Results-oriented and adaptable individual who enjoys keeping up with fast-moving digital media and tech trends.

Sound interesting Please apply here with your CV or email [Confidential Information], again with your CV attached.

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