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事業開発マネージャー/ Business Development Manager

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A multinational online marketplace is looking for a Business Development Manager. The successful candidate will acquire and develop seller partnerships, grow existing accounts, optimise sales performance, and drive business growth in Japan's refurbished technology market. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement go-to-market strategies to acquire and onboard new sellers
  • Build relationships with key sellers to improve platform adoption, commitment, and satisfaction
  • Analyse sales and quality performance to identify growth opportunities and support profitable business development using data and AI tools
  • Conduct strategic calls, business reviews, and seller or partner visits tailored to business needs
  • Develop partnerships with key industry players, service providers, and affiliates in the refurbished electronics and e-commerce sectors
  • Build expertise in the refurbished devices industry and understand sellers' needs, challenges, and business objectives
  • Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects with customer care, quality, marketing, and product teams
  • Identify opportunities to expand product listings, diversify categories, improve pricing strategies, and increase supply

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of experience in sales, business development, or account management
  • Proven track record in acquiring sellers or partners
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve issues and maintain strong client relationships
  • Project management experience and ability to coordinate across teams, time zones, and multicultural environments
  • Strong time and pipeline management skills, with a clear sense of priority, urgency, ownership, and accountability
  • Strong interpersonal skills and understanding of Japanese culture and cross-cultural communication
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving start-up environment across multiple teams and time zones
  • Native level Japanese; business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in e-commerce or a fast-growing start-up
  • Hands-on experience with AI, data analysis, and automation
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, SQL, Tableau, or AI tools
  • Proficient in Chinese

About the Company:

A global online marketplace specialising in refurbished electronic devices and technology products. The company connects customers with quality-tested products, helping make technology more accessible while supporting a more sustainable approach to consumption.

Keywords:

事業開発, 営業, アカウントマネジメント, 新規開拓, パートナーシップ構築, リファービッシュ製品, 中古電子機器, EC, 売上拡大, データ分析, AI活用, プロジェクト管理, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: IXE4NR

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Sales

Focus: Business Development

Industry: New Media and Internet

Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: IXE4NR-AD2BB2FC

Date posted: 12 October 2026

Consultant: Norika Basyal