Business Development Rep Tokyo - Financial Intelligence
About the job
Join a global leader in financial intelligence and data technology, supporting decision-making across banking, insurance, and investment management sectors. As a Business Development Representative, you will drive new business growth by identifying market opportunities, engaging financial institutions, and presenting high-value data solutions. This role offers significant revenue impact, exposure to senior stakeholders, and opportunities to collaborate with expert sales, product, and analytics teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve and exceed annual sales targets while building a strong pipeline across banks, insurers, and asset managers
- Generate qualified leads through outbound prospecting, targeted outreach, and collaboration with marketing and relationship managers
- Conduct discovery meetings to understand client pain points and propose customised financial intelligence solutions
- Demonstrate platform capabilities and explain how tools integrate into client workflows
- Track industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive developments influencing financial institutions
- Build trust-based relationships and ensure client satisfaction through responsive support
- Manage the entire deal cycle including contracts, order processing, and coordination with Product, Legal, and Finance teams
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 5+ years in client-facing or analytical roles within investment banking, private equity, asset management, or financial data firms
- Proven success in quota-carrying sales positions with a hunter-oriented approach
- Strong understanding of financial institutions and capital markets
Soft Skills:
- Results-driven mindset with entrepreneurial energy
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities
- Collaborative team player effective across departments and global teams
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native
- English: Business level
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
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Experience selling financial data, SaaS platforms, or workflow tools to buy-side or sell-side institutions
About the Company
A global provider of accurate, comprehensive financial intelligence delivering data, analytics, and technology solutions to leading institutions worldwide. The company empowers clients to make confident decisions through deep market insights and trusted research tools.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- High-impact, quota-carrying role with strong earning potential
- Sell an industry-leading financial data platform used by major banks and asset managers
- Opportunity to leverage or grow a strong network within Japan's financial sector
- Work alongside experienced Sales, Relationship Management, and Product teams
- Access to advanced CRM tools and robust sales infrastructure
- Join a division known for exceptional market insights supporting strategic decision-making
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