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Business Development for Japanese Government

Business Development for Japanese Government

Responsibilities

  • Develop the business of the products and services we offer and manage the related corporate operations

  • Collaborate with our clients to launch new services and businesses

  • Develop and implement a business strategy

  • Recruit team members and form a global team for the department you are responsible for

  • Manage a corporate team including general affairs, legal, accounting, human resources, labor relations, and other back-office operations necessary to run the business

  • Communicate with people in the government

Required Skills

  • 2+ years of total experience in enterprise sales, consulting or manager

  • Ability to use English and Japanese at business level

  • Experience in corporate operations including general affairs, legal, accounting, human resources, labor relations and other back-office operations

  • Experience working in a global team

  • Ability to propose and verbalize highly abstract issues

Preferred skills and experience (Nice to have)

  • Experience in working with satellite data and the space industry domain

  • Experience in utilizing geospatial data and GIS tools.

  • Experience in making proposals and building relationships with management and top business units

  • Experience in working as an engineer

  • Experience in working as a designer, solution architect, or other area outside of your area of expertise

  • Experience in starting a business

  • Experience working in a CXO / board position in a for-profit company

  • Database experience with SQL, etc.

Tools

  • CRM software: Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar

  • Project management: Github, Notion

  • Internal communication: Slack, Discord, Notion, Zoom, LinkedIn

Benefits

Hiring Process

①Resume screening

  • Submit your resume including relevant experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

  • Highlight any experience in strategic advisory, project management, or executive support roles

②Initial Interview (30 min - 1 h)

  • Discuss your background, skills, and experiences related to the Chief of Staff role

  • Assess your understanding of organizational dynamics and ability to work closely with senior leadership

③Case Study or Problem-solving Exercise (1-2 hours)

  • Complete a case study or problem-solving exercise to demonstrate your strategic thinking and decision-making abilities

  • Present your findings and recommendations to the hiring team

④Panel Interview (1-2 hours)

  • Engage in a panel interview with key stakeholders, including the CEO and other members of the leadership team

  • Discuss your fit for the role, leadership style, and approach to driving organizational success

⑤Reference Check and Background Verification

  • Provide references from previous employers or colleagues who can speak to your qualifications and performance

  • Undergo background verification checks as required by company policy

⑥Offer and Onboarding

  • Receive and review the job offer, including salary, benefits, and other details

  • Complete any necessary paperwork and undergo orientation and training as needed

  • Begin your role as a part of the Business Development team with support and guidance from the CEO and leadership team

Work Conditions

Job Type

Full-time (after 3-month trial period)
Outsourcing contracts are acceptable (for freelancers)

Work Type

Operate remotely or from the office

Location

Mainly office-based (Shibuya), but flexible/Availability for occasional in-person meetings or events as required

Salary

9,000,000 JPY / year or more

Work Hours

9:00 - 18:00 (including 1 hour break) Five-day work week
Consult with us if you would like to use a flextime system.

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Company Name

Solafune, Inc.

President & CEO

Ren Uechi

Address

Solix Shibuya 401, 3-chōme-6-15, Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo, 150-0002

© 2023 Solafune.Inc. All rights reserved

Company Name

Solafune, Inc.

President & CEO

Ren Uechi

Address

Solix Shibuya 401, 3-chōme-6-15, Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo, 150-0002

© 2023 Solafune.Inc. All rights reserved

Company Name

Solafune, Inc.

President & CEO

Ren Uechi

Address

Solix Shibuya 401, 3-chōme-6-15, Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo, 150-0002

© 2023 Solafune.Inc. All rights reserved