BusinessDevelopmentManager,Japan

From fast answers to deep insights, Mintel has provided research and intelligence solutions to consumer-focused businesses for more than 50 years. With a combination of world-class syndicated tools and custom insight solutions, we are the eyes and ears in the markets that matter and the insights behind our clients’ next big idea. In Asia Pacific, Mintel has been successfully delivering market intelligence and consumer insights for over 20 years. We are looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager based in Tokyo, Japan. The successful candidate will be responsible for selling our research tools and services to companies relating to any of the categories we are dealing with. And he/she should demonstrate a proven track record in achieving new business sales success within the SaaS, FMCG, Agency, Media, or Professional Services industries. What You Will Be Doing Sell the new business and create a strategy to target key clients in FMCG/ Trading Company/ ingredient company professional service in Japan Deliver exceptional sales results against target Utilize a consultative approach with clients to understand their ambitions and be able to demonstrate how Mintel can support that with a clear ROI Travel to clients for face-to-face meetings and manage your territory to the highest standards Demonstrate a highly polished, professional and consultative selling style Work strategically with the team to start, grow and support all aspects of the business sales cycle Gather and relay market feedback information to the sales teams Maintain records of all interactions with qualified prospects using our internal tracking database Who We Are Looking For Bachelor's degree preferred Ability to travel throughout Japan and overseas if required 4+ years of proven sales experience Strong business development background, with proven success in establishing and expanding client relationships Must be a highly motivated individual with a positive, can-do approach