Japan Events Growth Director

WeAreAspire; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WeAreAspire is seeking an Events Sales Director to spearhead Japan market entry from our Singapore hub. You will open doors with major Japanese corporates, shape partnerships, and build a high-performing sales team focused on revenue growth.

You will leverage deep understanding of Japanese business etiquette to consult C-suite clients and align global offerings with local market needs. This is a ground-floor leadership role requiring strategic vision and execution.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Japanese language mastery.
• 8+ years of B2B sales experience in events, hospitality, MICE, or professional services.
• Hunter mindset with ability to build processes from scratch.
• Proven leadership in building and motivating small teams.
• Deep cultural intelligence and knowledge of Japanese business etiquette.
• Established network within the Japanese corporate sector (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Market entry strategy: design and execute a go-to-market plan for launching the B2B events portfolio in Japan.
• New business development: secure contracts with top-tier Japanese corporations, associations, and government-linked entities.
• Relationship building: rapidly develop and nurture strategic partnerships in the Japanese market.
• Team leadership: recruit, mentor, and manage a small sales team with clear KPIs.
• Global alignment: coordinate with global teams to align local offerings with regional needs.
• Revenue growth: own P&L for Japan and consistently meet revenue targets and bookings.
• Client consultancy: advise C-suite clients on how our events portfolio supports growth.

Job description

WeAreAspire is seeking an Events Sales Director to spearhead Japan market entry from our Singapore hub. You will open doors with major Japanese corporates, shape partnerships, and build a high-performing sales team focused on revenue growth.

You will leverage deep understanding of Japanese business etiquette to consult C-suite clients and align global offerings with local market needs. This is a ground-floor leadership role requiring strategic vision and execution.