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Business Development Executive for Infrastructure (Energy, Power & Electricity), Greater London
Client: JAC Recruitment
Location: Greater London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 4ae360d3a63a
Job Views: 6
Posted: 03.03.2025
Expiry Date: 17.04.2025
Job Description:
Japanese Trading House in the City is looking for Japanese Speaking Business Development Executive
City: hybrid
Title: Business Development Executive
Employment: Permanent
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To create new business that contributes to solving social issues by capturing future industrial trends, leveraging the disruptive technologies from start-ups, digital transformation functionality and strategic local partnership.
SCOPE OF JOB
* New business development activities especially in infrastructure (including electricity) sector
* Work closely with related external parties to promote new business development
* Work closely with internal parties including the Head Quarters in Japan
* Business travel to European countries is required (c. once per month)
* Initiate and lead cross-border business development
* Develop deal leads and manage projects through to completion whether that be investing, partnering or acquiring new companies
* Interact closely with internal and external expert groups to gather industry and market information
* Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practice-based solutions
* Lead others to solve complex problems and identify innovative solutions
* Act as an ambassador internally and externally across the European region
* Shape and direct our departmental strategy in alignment with head office
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/PERSONAL QUALITIES
* University educated with a preference for post-graduate qualification(s). This may include an MBA, CFA Institute qualifications or a post-graduate qualification in the following areas; Accounting, International Tax, Law, Finance and/or Economics
* Good understanding of new technology and innovation
* Able to work autonomously
* Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
* Comfortable challenging the status quo and engaging with management at all levels
* Demonstrate resilience to ensure the completion of tasks
* Able to tackle challenges and develop solutions to problems
* A business development mindset with the ability to take a wider view across industries
* Enjoys working in a demanding environment
* Results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality deliverables
* Uses analytical thought to exercise judgement
* MS Office – Proficient Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
* Maintain confidentiality
* Good time management and organisation skills
* Up to date with market trends
* Fluent English (essential) and Japanese language skills (preferred) as the role involves communicating with Tokyo HQ.
EXPERIENCE
* Experience and knowledge in infrastructure (including the electricity/energy sector)
* Relevant business development experience and/or experience of corporate development through creation of mid to long term strategic plans
* Experience of researching corporate development/investment opportunities and developing these into viable business
* Effective negotiation, persuasion skills and project management skills
* Experience working within a European and/or global remit in a corporate environment.
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