Director – Business Development, Japan
Location: Tokyo

Focus:
Japan and global clients with business interests in Japan

Overview
Lead client development and relationship management for a growing consulting firm serving law firms, corporates, and financial institutions. The role combines winning new business, strengthening existing relationships, and ensuring past clients remain engaged.

Key Responsibilities

Drive new business generation through targeted outreach, meetings, and campaigns.
Manage key client accounts and ensure consistent, high-quality engagement.
Oversee live assignments to maintain strong client satisfaction.
Design and execute initiatives to deepen market reach and develop repeat business.
Represent the firm externally and act as the primary contact for clients in Japan.

Requirements

Proven success in client-facing business development.
Track record in winning, growing, and managing client relationships.
Background in management consulting, investment banking, law, policy, or intelligence.
Fluency in English; Japanese language skills strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.




SLOANE | SHOREY

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Sloane Shorey Consulting is an independent executive search firm partnering with global consulting firms, financial institutions, and private funds.

We deliver confidential searches and discreet hires in corporate intelligence and investigations, and in regulatory and risk advisory.

Based in Singapore, we advise clients globally on hiring across Asia, the Middle East, and the UK.

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