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Job Summary

Summary:

The “Director, Business Development” will be based in Tokyo reporting to VP, BD.

In this role, you will be In-charge of qualifying new customers, developing relationship and business with them, achieving pipeline and bookings results according to assigned unipersonal and team targets.

What a typical day looks like:

Develop new strategic alliances with key customers.Research and recognize customers' business strategy, future product plans, and expansion activities and align Flex resources were mutually beneficial. Work closely with the Business Development Team and the Finance Department to control budgets within the department.Assist current accounts in the development and execution of product roadmaps and act as a focal point in delivering Flex's solutions which include concept development, industrial design, manufacturing, supply chain/logistics, services hold up and reverse logistics.Hold up senior management regarding managing and evaluating key personnel and in terms of talent acquisition to provide further potential to business resources.Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce while ensuring the comprehension of cultural nuances and diversity representationsRepresent Flex Ways of Working when interacting with internal & external contacts.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, or business.Typically requires 7 years of progressively advancing account management and/or business development experience.Ability to work with internal teams and executive management as well as external customers to maximize mutual benefit.Experience in the EMS / CMO / engineering business environment.Knowledge of Strategic Selling techniques.Understanding of key financial metrics and capability to read P&L, balance sheets, ROI indicators, taking actions to meet customers’ needs and Flex targets.Ability to successfully influence senior level management, executives, and key clients.Proficient in English and JapaneseExperience selling into enterprise, communication or cloud customers will be preferred.Experience selling or knowledge of: Satellite Communications, aerospace communications, Optical Solutions, Data Center/Liquid Cooling, or AI/ML is a plus.MBA preferred

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

Life InsurancePTOTuition Reimbursement

Job CategorySales - Marketing - Account Mgmt

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