Cpl partners with IDA Ireland to seek a motivated Sales & Marketing Executive for the IDA Tokyo office in Japan. The role offers a competitive salary in JPY.
About Ireland
Ireland is a leading global hub for international business, attracting over 1800 of the world's leading companies, including Google, Intel, Amazon, and more.
About IDA Ireland
IDA Ireland is the Irish Government's inward investment agency, responsible for promoting and attracting Foreign Direct Investment into Ireland.
About the Role
The Sales & Marketing Executive will focus on new business development from the Japanese market, targeting and winning Foreign Direct Investment from Growth Stage companies in Japan, as well as established companies in Financial Services, Advanced Engineering, and the Green Economy sectors.
Key Responsibilities
1. Proactively identify and engage with target companies from Japan with potential to invest in Ireland.
2. Build strong relationships with senior executives within selected target companies and develop a pipeline of future investments.
3. Deliver compelling presentations to C-Level executives and business groups to promote Ireland's advantages as a location for Foreign Direct Investment.
4. Demonstrate solid sectorial and domain knowledge to clearly articulate Ireland's value propositions.
5. Work with IDA Asia-Pac and global teams to develop marketing and value propositions for the Japanese marketplace.
Essential Experience & Competencies
* Minimum 7 years' experience in international B2B Enterprise Sales, Business Development, or Account Management.
* Fluency in both Japanese and English, with ability to conduct business negotiations in both languages.
* Strong ability to build relationships and network effectively with C-level executives.
* Highly developed communication skills, including delivering compelling presentations to senior executives and business groups.