Project Manager, Business Development, Smart Logistics

We welcome candidates who have a proven track record of hunting new business opportunities, building relationships with corporate customers and partners from scratch, and closing deals in a B2B/solution business context. We are looking for someone with strong sales instincts and marketing sensibility, who can communicate directly with engineers and designers from different backgrounds, act autonomously even in ambiguous environments, and drive 0-to-1 customer/partner acquisition forward.

Depending on the business phase, this position may require you to change your work location from Tokyo to Susono (Woven City), or involve frequent on-site visits on a business trip basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute go-to-market and marketing strategies (target markets, channels, messaging, and lead generation) for the external sales of logistics-related products and services
• Develop and build alliances with partner companies (system integrators, facility operators, robot manufacturers, logistics providers, etc.) to expand sales channels
• Proactively identify and approach customers and inventors; build a sales pipeline from scratch by creating target account lists and designing outreach strategies
• Lead solution proposals and sales negotiations with prospective customers; translate customer challenges into concrete logistics solutions utilizing robots, and drive deals to closure
• Work closely with the Product Manager (PdM) and development teams to incorporate customer insights and market demands into the product roadmap

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in sales, business development, or marketing (especially in B2B/solution businesses)
• Hands-on experience in formulating and executing Go-to-Market (GTM) or marketing strategies (e.g. target market definition, channel design, lead generation) for products/services
• Basic knowledge of finance and accounting, with the ability to clearly explain ROI and cost-effectiveness to customers
• Hands-on experience in customer negotiation, deal closing, or building alliances and relationships with partner companies
• High-level business Japanese and English skills that enable smooth communication with customers/Inventors

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience in designing viable partnership/alliance schemes by aligning the complex interests of multiple stakeholders with differing positions
• Experience working closely with product/development teams (PdMs, engineers, etc.) to feed back market/customer requirements into product planning
• Experience in robotics, mobility, logistics, IoT, smart cities, or urban infrastructure domains

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Important Points
・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.
・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.
・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.

WHAT WE OFFER
・Competitive Salary - Based on experience
・Work Hours - Flexible working time
・Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
・Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
・Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company
・Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance
・Housing Allowance
・Retirement Benefits
・Rental Cars Support
・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)

Our Commitment
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.