Sales Engineer (Space Company or Tech)

This is a Business Development Specialist role within a Global Business Strategy Group. The role is highly cross-functional, requiring close collaboration with leadership across the organization (CEO, CTO, CFO, etc.) and international offices.

Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development: Formulate and execute business strategies, including industry creation activities like lobbying and economic analysis.
• New Business Development: Identify and develop new global business opportunities.
• Global Coordination: Enhance collaboration and communication between international offices.
• Project Management: Lead key projects, potentially managing accounts from initial planning to contract execution.
• Stakeholder Management: Facilitate discussions and align stakeholders with diverse perspectives.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in business development, technical sales, or project management within a B2B technical services environment, with a proven track record of handling large-scale projects and deals.
• Alternatively, 5+ years of experience as a business consultant with expertise in strategy development and implementation.
• Strong understanding of business strategy, team leadership, and operational design.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics.
• Business-level fluency in Japanese and English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the space industry, particularly with payloads, data, and communications.
• Advanced degree in aerospace engineering.
• Experience with government projects and international business.
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems and systems engineering.
• Understanding of public relations, legal affairs, and accounting.