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事業開発リーダー/ Business Development Lead

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A renowned technology organisation is looking for a Business Development Lead. The chosen applicant will be responsible for driving adoption of in-house software services and growing revenue from internal and external clients. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Achieve and grow revenue from Rakuten internal and external clients
  • Manage communication and reporting with clients, management, and business partners
  • Create go-to-market strategies for products, execute plans, manage pipelines, and conduct analysis
  • Acquire and onboard new clients, and cross-sell products by collaborating with relevant partners and stakeholders
  • Propose and explain product and service pricing to clients, and support budget-related communication with relevant stakeholders
  • Manage product budgets, forecasting, and negotiations with clients and stakeholders; analyse business results and manage risks
  • Support relevant monthly and quarterly business reporting meetings with stakeholders
  • Influence product development, priorities, pricing, and roadmaps based on client feedback

Requirements:

  • More than 5 years of software or software service-related product sales management experience in a matrix organisation
  • More than 5 years of experience managing products or businesses, encompassing various stages such as launch, growth, and maturity
  • Understanding of big data and the Marketing Technology (MarTech) domain
  • Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2+ is preferred)

About the Company:

A leading Japanese technology company operating across e-commerce, fintech, digital content and communications. The company develops a wide range of digital services and platforms that connect consumers and businesses in Japan and international markets.

Keywords:

営業、事業開発、IT、ソフトウェア

Job Ref: 87MSX3

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Sales

Focus: Business Development

Industry: New Media and Internet

Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥16,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 87MSX3-FA340D8F

Date posted: 13 October 2026

Consultant: Nimrah Qambrani