Business Development Director (U.S. Expatriate Assignment)
Lead the expansion of a Japanese confectionery brand in the U.S. market
Position Summary
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Washington DC (Expatriate assignment from Japan)
Base Salary: $50-75K (DOE)
Benefits:Visa sponsorship, Comprehensive expatriate package in addition to base salary (relocation support, housing assistance, healthcare, and other expatriate benefits)
Other: Training in Japan for 1 year before expat assignment
Summary
This position will lead the growth of the company's U.S. business by expanding sales channels and developing new customer relationships. You will serve as a hands-on leader, driving business development while managing the local operation.
Key Responsibilities
Develop new customers and sales channels
Build and execute U.S. sales strategies
Lead customer negotiations and product launches
Conduct market and competitor research
Manage sales performance and the U.S. business
Lead and develop the local team
Qualifications
Required
Proven experience in new business development (hunter sales)
Business-level Japanese and English
Preferred
Food, beverage, consumer goods industry experience
