EV Charger Business Development Manager
About the Role
My client is a dynamic and forward-thinking Business Development Manager to join their team in Tokyo. In this role, you will spearhead the planning, development, and sales of next-generation infrastructure essential for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Japan.
You will take full ownership of the business development cycle-from identifying opportunities and building partnerships to negotiating deals and securing contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the expansion and sales strategy for battery-integrated ultra-fast EV chargers, including franchise development.
- Drive new business initiatives for energy management services utilizing battery storage.
- Collaborate with strategic partners to scale directly operated EV charging stations.
- Manage end-to-end client engagement: prospecting, proposal development, negotiation, and closing.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in new business development or product sales in the mobility or energy sector (e.g., EV chargers, battery storage, solar, or electricity retail).
- Strong passion for transforming the energy and mobility industries.
- Fluent Japanese communication
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience collaborating with automotive or utility companies on new business initiatives.
- Project management skills (timeline, cost, and resource management).
- Budget planning and financial oversight experience.
- Contract negotiation and documentation experience.
- Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams.
- Business-level English proficiency.
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