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If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.\nJob Summary\nThe “Director, Business Development ” will be based in Ibaraki, reporting to GM.\nIn this role, you will be In-charge of qualifying new customers, developing relationship and business with them, achieving pipeline and bookings results according to assigned unipersonal and team targets.\nWhat a typical day looks like:\nDevelop new strategic alliances with key customers.\nResearch and recognize customers' business strategy, future product plans, and expansion activities and align Flex resources were mutually beneficial.\nWork closely with the Business Development Team and the Finance Department to control budgets within the department.\nAssist current accounts in the development and execution of product roadmaps and act as a focal point in delivering Flex's solutions which include concept development, industrial design, manufacturing, supply chain/logistics, services hold up and reverse logistics.\nHold up senior management regarding managing and evaluating key personnel and in terms of talent acquisition to provide further potential to business resources.\nImplement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce while ensuring the comprehension of cultural nuances and diversity representations\nRepresent Flex Ways of Working when interacting with internal & external contacts.\nThe experience we’re looking to add to our team:\nA Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, or business.\nTypically requires 5 years of Business Development experience to 3PL(3rd Party Logistics) industry\nAbility to work with internal teams and executive management as well as external customers to maximize mutual benefit.\nKnowledge of Strategic Selling techniques.\nUnderstanding of key financial metrics and capability to read P&L, balance sheets, ROI indicators, taking actions to meet customers’ needs and Flex targets.\nAbility to successfully influence senior level management, executives, and key clients.\nWhat you’ll receive for the great work you provide:\nLife Insurance\nPTO\nJob Category\nSales - Marketing - Account MgmtRequired Skills:\nOptional Skills:\nFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email  and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. 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