Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (Japanese Speaking)

📍 Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Love building relationships? Fluent in Japanese? Ready to be the face of a well-established company in Japan?

We’re partnering with a well-established company in Malaysia that is looking for a relationship-driven Manager to lead its growth in the Japanese market .

• Lead business development and client acquisition across Japan
• Build and nurture relationships with families, partners and corporate clients
• Run seminars, visits, fairs and events
• Host Japanese clients and partners and give them a standout experience
• Oversee digital campaigns, social media and PR, working with an in-house team
• Track the pipeline and report results in the CRM
• Work closely with senior leadership on market strategy

What we’re looking for

• 4-5 years of experience in business development, marketing, education or another relationship-led sector (education, travel, hospitality and premium services backgrounds are all welcome)
• Japanese at N1 level and strong English
• Confidence presenting to both small groups and large audiences
• CRM experience and a head for organization, since you’ll juggle multiple events at once
• Cultural fluency and an understanding of Japanese etiquette
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset

What’s in it for you

• Ownership of a key international market
• Regular travel to Japan, fully covered
• Direct access to the CEO and senior leadership
• A competitive package
• A role with real visibility and impact

Interested? Send your CV to [[email protected]] or message me directly. Confidential enquiries welcome. 🙌