Business Development Manager Japan

We are looking for a BDM who has:

• a solid understanding of market targets and budgets, media industry and new business development
• proven track record of effective client service and account management
• a good network in the media and advertising industry
• the ability to nourish fruitful relationships and build trust by delivering consistent exceptional services
• delivering advertising campaigns experience
• hustler “can achieve anything attitude” and experience in closing business deals
• strong experience with the digital culture, and knowledge of trends and innovation in the digital ecosystem (Social Media/Media/Advertising/Digital)
• 4-5 years of Business Development and Client Management experience in a media or digital agency
• excellent negotiation and organizational skills, with emphasis on priorities and goal setting

Key challenges for the 1st month for the BDM:

• develop a strong understanding of our products, our competition in the industry and positioning
• connect and set up recurring alignment meetings with the broader teams
• tracking and keeping up-to-date with social media trends
• supporting the Business Development team on campaign pitches and campaign execution
• assist in arranging as many meetings as possible with key decision makers within media/digital/creative and PR agencies

Key challenges for the first 3 months for the BDM:

• developing and implementing an effective social media strategy for your clients
• maintaining relationships with current clients
• delivering exceptional service in client and campaign management
• implementing strategies for winning and growing our business with major clients
• working on meaningful and compelling content to drive consumer engagement
• achieving individual and team targets
• providing insights on social media and content performance
• close at least two deals

Key challenges for the next 6 -12 months for the BDM:

• building and maintaining robust relationships with commissioning clients of numerous media, creative, digital and PR agencies
• help shape the biggest influencer marketing platform in Japan along with your team by proposing new features and product ideas
• assist in speaking opportunities and industry events
• presenting opportunities which indaHash can provide using its portfolio of digital influencers
• executing short-term strategic goals with the Business Development team to grow business in Japan
• planning approaches and pitches
• achieving individual and company targets

A character that we are looking for:

• a natural hustler who wants the opportunity to work for a fast growing international startup focused on the hottest marketing space of recent times
• has previously added incremental revenues to their accounts at a media agency or marketing services company by thinking differently
• is well-known and respected within the agency, advertising, and marketing communities
• is an early adopter of social media and is a practitioner of the various platforms
• is an activator who is impatient and keen to take action, decisive and courageous
• is an exceptional communicator – clear, consistent and persuasive
• disciplined, highly organized and self-motivated