JapaneseEnglish Bilingual Business Development Associate San Mateo, California
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Job Location:
San Mateo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Japanese/English Bilingual Business Development Associate
Location: San Mateo California
Salary range: $50k-$100k DOE
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Job Type: Permanent
Job Description:
We are looking for a highly motivated and entrepreneurial New Business Development Associate to join
our this role you will play a key part in identifying and developing new business opportunities
driving growth and supporting strategic initiatives across various markets. As a full-time team member
you will have the opportunity to influence key decisions and contribute significantly to the expansion of
our business.
Responsibilities:
Market Research & Opportunity Identification: Conduct in-depth research on market trends
customer needs and competitive landscapes. Identify new business opportunities and growth
areas in domestic and international markets.
Strategic Planning & Business Case Development: Develop business plans and financial
models to support the launch of new initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to create go-to-market
strategies and validate business models.
Partnership & Client Relationship Management: Help identify and build relationships with key
partners potential clients and stakeholders. Manage business development pipelines and track
progress through CRM tools.
Product Development Support: Work closely with product marketing and technology teams
to support the development of new products or services. Ensure alignment with market needs
and business objectives.
Project Management: Take ownership of cross-functional projects ensuring timely delivery
meeting objectives and staying within budget. Communicate progress and outcomes to
stakeholders.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Collect and analyze data on business performance market
conditions and customer behavior. Use insights to recommend and implement improvements to
current strategies and business models.
Presentation & Reporting: Prepare presentations reports and pitch decks for internal and
external audiences including senior leadership investors and potential partners.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Business Economics Marketing Finance or a
related field. 1-3 years of experience in business development strategy consulting or a similar
role is preferred.
Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to perform market analysis financial modeling
and develop strategic insights based on data.
Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in
preparing and delivering presentations to various stakeholders including senior management.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: A self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving able to
work independently and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Tech Savviness: Proficient in Microsoft Excel Google Sheets and presentation tools (e.g.
PowerPoint Google Slides). Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) and analytics tools
(e.g. Google Analytics) is a plus.
Collaboration Skills: Ability to work cross-functionally with teams in marketing product sales
and operations in Japanese. A team player who can build strong relationships across
departments.
Project Management: Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with attention to
detail organization and the ability to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Startups or High-Growth Environments: Prior experience working in a startup
or fast-growing company is desirable.
Industry Experience: Knowledge of or experience in industries such as technology
cybersecurity consumer goods or SaaS is a plus.
Global Business Experience: Previous experience working on international projects or
managing global business initiatives is preferred.
Advanced Degrees: MBA or relevant advanced degrees are a plus but not required.
Location: San Mateo California
Salary range: $50k-$100k DOE
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Job Type: Permanent
Job Description:
We are looking for a highly motivated and entrepreneurial New Business Development Associate to join
our this role you will play a key part in identifying and developing new business opportunities
driving growth and supporting strategic initiatives across various markets. As a full-time team member
you will have the opportunity to influence key decisions and contribute significantly to the expansion of
our business.
Responsibilities:
Market Research & Opportunity Identification: Conduct in-depth research on market trends
customer needs and competitive landscapes. Identify new business opportunities and growth
areas in domestic and international markets.
Strategic Planning & Business Case Development: Develop business plans and financial
models to support the launch of new initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to create go-to-market
strategies and validate business models.
Partnership & Client Relationship Management: Help identify and build relationships with key
partners potential clients and stakeholders. Manage business development pipelines and track
progress through CRM tools.
Product Development Support: Work closely with product marketing and technology teams
to support the development of new products or services. Ensure alignment with market needs
and business objectives.
Project Management: Take ownership of cross-functional projects ensuring timely delivery
meeting objectives and staying within budget. Communicate progress and outcomes to
stakeholders.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Collect and analyze data on business performance market
conditions and customer behavior. Use insights to recommend and implement improvements to
current strategies and business models.
Presentation & Reporting: Prepare presentations reports and pitch decks for internal and
external audiences including senior leadership investors and potential partners.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Business Economics Marketing Finance or a
related field. 1-3 years of experience in business development strategy consulting or a similar
role is preferred.
Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to perform market analysis financial modeling
and develop strategic insights based on data.
Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in
preparing and delivering presentations to various stakeholders including senior management.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: A self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving able to
work independently and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Tech Savviness: Proficient in Microsoft Excel Google Sheets and presentation tools (e.g.
PowerPoint Google Slides). Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) and analytics tools
(e.g. Google Analytics) is a plus.
Collaboration Skills: Ability to work cross-functionally with teams in marketing product sales
and operations in Japanese. A team player who can build strong relationships across
departments.
Project Management: Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with attention to
detail organization and the ability to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Startups or High-Growth Environments: Prior experience working in a startup
or fast-growing company is desirable.
Industry Experience: Knowledge of or experience in industries such as technology
cybersecurity consumer goods or SaaS is a plus.
Global Business Experience: Previous experience working on international projects or
managing global business initiatives is preferred.
Advanced Degrees: MBA or relevant advanced degrees are a plus but not required.
Key Skills
- Revenue Growth
- Customer Services
- Business Analysis
- Business Administration
- Account Management
- Business Management
- Database
- Business Operations
- Business Sales
- Salesforce
- Market Research
- Product Management
- Client Services
- Business Relationships
- Sales Process
