Business Development Manager

Job Description

Job title: Business Development Manager

Location: Tokyo, Japan: Willing to travel domestically and internationally for client engagement and events.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience   

What you’ll be doing: 

• Support BAE Systems in developing opportunities in the Japanese defence and security market
• Explore, develop and establish partnerships and relationships with relevant Japanese industries associated with technology cooperation
• Identify requirements and determine priorities for technology and procurement projects in Japan, utilizing knowledge of Japan’s defence policy and plans, as well as the Group’s capabilities and programmes
• Develop and support the execution of the Group’s industrial strategies as they apply to Japan
• Provide professional opinion and advice that address technical, supply chain and procurement issues for the Group
• Provide experience based guidance and support to the business of the commercial and contracting process with Japan’s Ministry of Defence

Your skills and experiences:

• Significant work experience in Japan’s defence related industries or government with knowledge of research, development and government procurement
• Demonstrated ability in working with industry and government at senior levels in defence / technology development
• Good knowledge of supply chain and procurement practices in the Japanese defence environment
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to the Group’s engineering & non-engineering stakeholders
• Fluent in written and spoken Japanese and English

The Business Development Team:

BAE Systems Japan GK is seeking a Business Development Manager for our Tokyo team, focusing on expanding our business within Japan. Reporting to the Country Manager, this role involves fostering industrial partnerships and providing contractual support to Japanese clients. Ideal candidates will have a background in business development, with experience in embassy, military, or technical settings. Expertise in managing relationships with JMOD and commercial contracts with JMOD is required. Candidates with experience in major defence contractors, trading houses or government agencies are encouraged to apply.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 21^st May 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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