Japanese speaking Job - Fintech Business Development Manager

People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in Japanese-speaking roles in London is seeking a Japanese-Speaking Fintech Business Development Manager. This role involves building market presence, managing sales processes, and developing outreach strategies with top investment firms. Candidates should be fluent in Japanese and have experience in the investment management industry. A proactive and motivated approach is essential for success. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese required.
• Connections in the Japanese investment fund industry are preferable.
• Ability to engage clients at all levels from administrators to C-level.

Responsibilities

• Build market presence and define sales strategy.
• Develop outreach approach to potential clients.
• Manage the sales process from initial meeting to contract execution.

Skills

Fluent in Japanese

Excellent negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Proactive and motivated

Education

CA/CFA with several years post-articles experience

Tools

MEDDICC sales training

Job description

Overview

Title: JapaneseSpeaking Fintech BusinessDevelopmentManager

Salary: £30,000-50,000 (Depending on the experience)

Location: London

Jobstatus: Permanent

Workinghours: 35 hours per week

Startdate: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Building market presence and defining sales strategy for top Japanese investment management companies and other institutional investors
• Identifying appropriate contacts and developing outreach approach
• Building a new business pipeline through prospecting, relationship building, meeting with potential clients and running with the actual sales from initial meeting to contract execution (including analysing commercials to ensure we maximise value from all deals)
• Handling all aspects of the sales process including board presentations, running with RFPs and related sales documents (with support from the Revenue Operations team)
• Owning annual sales targets and striving to achieve and exceed sales targets at all times
• Building the products brand through event attendance, publishing content, showcasing our capabilities and networking in the market
• Utilizing MEDDICC sales methodology (or similar frameworks) to enhance sales effectiveness and pipeline management
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies

Requirements

• CA/CFA with several years post-articles experience
• Fluent in Japanese
• Connections in the Japanese investment fund industry preferable
• Front office experience in the investment management industry
• Previous experience in sales to the investment management industry preferable – particularly institutional investors
• Ability to engage clients at all levels from administrator to C-level contacts
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentations skills as well as communications skills
• Proactive, creative, and highly motivated approach to achieving results
• MEDICC sales training preferable
• Willingness to travel as required

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