Senior Project Manager – Trade and Investment (Tokyo)

Do you have a track record in international trade promotion and investment attraction?

Do you want to put that experience to work, helping international trade delegations and government agencies make the right connections with Japanese companies, and driving business growth through international trade and investment?

If thats a yes to both, we want to hear from you. 

We're now looking for individuals with experience in trade promotion and FDI attraction to join our team in Tokyo.

You'll be working with our government clients, including trade promotion agencies, economic development organizations and investment promotion agencies, supporting their inbound trade delegations to Japan and their investment promotion programs.

With us, you'll be part of a diverse group of 180+ business development consultants with a deep specialism in international markets. Over 35 years in the business, we've generated $800+ million in export revenues and facilitated over $20bn in cross-border investment.

If you're ready to put your experience to work, read on, and apply.

What you'll be doing

You'll be the on-the-ground extension of the delegation, with an overarching goal of designing and delivering a visit program that connects each delegation company with the right Japanese businesses.

In your day-to-day, you'll be identifying and contacting Japanese companies, arranging onsite visits to their offices and facilities, and securing B2B meetings that match each delegates’ objectives.

On the investment promotion side, you'll represent the investment arms of foreign governments: identifying, contacting and meeting potential Japanese investors, guiding the FDI process from lead generation to securing investment and post-investment support. 

You'll also help plan and support investment missions to Japan.
You'll accompany the delegations onsite, acting as their local expert, interpreting, providing the incredibly important cultural context to business conversations, and making sure every meeting runs smoothly.

You'll be working closely with the trade promotion agencies, providing them with trade and industry reports in English.

What you'll be getting

•  Competitive salary (range JPY 8.5-10m) and 20 days’ vacation, plus flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company
• On-the-job experience across multiple industries, working at the forefront of international trade with government agencies and companies from around the world
• An opportunity to build and expand your network by meeting with key stakeholders in the Japanese business scene
• The chance to make a difference by enabling international collaboration and cross-border trade

What you'll need

• Full professional proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English
• Five to eight years' experience in trade promotion and investment attraction
• An understanding of the Japanese business environment and business culture – to identify the right companies and people to engage
• Desire to work in trade promotion and business development
• The ability to quickly grasp new concepts and communicate that knowledge to stakeholders