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戦略・事業開発部長/ Director of Strategy & Business Development

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A global manufacturing company is seeking a Director of Strategy & Business Development for the East Asia region. The selected candidate will drive strategic growth initiatives and partnership development across Japan and Korea.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead regional strategy development, execution, partnerships, and channel strategy
  • Drive organic growth by aligning strategic plans with regional and APAC business leaders
  • Identify and lead breakthrough initiatives to support major growth priorities
  • Build executive-level partnerships and co-innovation models with key customer organisations
  • Manage strategic channel programs for priority accounts
  • Support M&A activities, partnership integration, and overall strategic leadership across East Asia

Requirements:

  • 10-15 years of relevant experience in strategic planning and/or consulting and relevant industry operational roles
  • Experience in engineering / operational capacity in relevant industries
  • Prior Strategic Planning Experience at Global Multinational Company in Japan
  • Proven Management Consulting Experience at top 3 consulting companies
  • Knowledge of government policies and growth vectors
  • Background in macros, market trends and implications on growth opportunities
  • Fluent level Japanese

Preferred requirements:

  • MBA or above

About the Company:

This industry-leading company develops and manufactures cutting-edge technology for private consumers, corporations, and governments. Its products and solutions are utilised across a broad range of sectors, and its operations are supported by thousands of global workforces.

Keywords:

ビジネス, 営業, セールス, アカウントマネジメント, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 6DDP90

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Sales

Focus: Business Development

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Language: Japanese - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 6DDP90-2BE87819

Date posted: 1 June 2026

Consultant: Samrat Pandit