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Business Development Manager

Tokyo, JapanFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-10

Core

Business development and marketing support for the Tokyo office of a global law firm, focusing on winning work, client development, and raising the firm's profile.

Role type

Business Development Manager (Marketing & Business Development)

Builds

Business plans, campaign plans, bespoke bids, panel pitches, and client development presentations for the Tokyo office.

Domain

Legal services / Professional services

Required skills

Business development, marketing, bid writing, client development, event management, project management, budget management, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Experience in legal/professional services/partnership environment, international firm experience, marketing or communications qualification

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver business development and marketing activity across all channels; Develop and implement annual business plans, budget proposals, and campaign plans; Manage client development plans and activities; Produce bespoke bids, panel pitches, and client development presentations; Oversee directory submissions; Manage practice and sector MBD budgets and report ROI.

Seniority

Mid-level, individual contributor