Business Operations Manager
Job Summary
This role involves leading the market entry and growth of a Korean TaxTech startup into Japan. You will be responsible for establishing the virtual office business, developing sales strategies, and managing local operations. The position requires a strategic thinker who can independently drive business expansion and foster cross-border collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Develop market entry and growth strategies for Japan
- Establish and manage virtual office locations
- Drive B2B sales and agency network development
- Coordinate with Korean HQ and local Japanese partners
Required Skills
- B2B Sales and Business Development experience
- Fluent in Japanese (JLPT N1) and Korean
- Proven track record in scaling new business domains
- Strategic planning and analytical skills
Job Details
### Position Overview
We are a Korean B2B TaxTech startup, providing “professional services × IT” for businesses, including company incorporation, accounting, tax, and legal support. We are seeking a Business Operations Manager who will take full responsibility for driving our business in Japan, starting with our virtual office business.
### Responsibilities
- Develop business strategies, market analyses, and competitive analyses for the Japanese market.
- Establish virtual office locations (property sourcing, contract negotiations, operational design).
- Plan and execute sales channel development and sales strategies (B2B sales, building an agency network).
- Improve services based on customer needs and plan new service offerings.
- Drive branding and lead-generation initiatives in collaboration with the marketing team in Korea.
- Report to HQ and promote collaboration with global teams.
- Coordinate with Japanese counterparts (banks and partners).
### Requirements
- Experience in sales and/or business development in B2B businesses.
- Experience in scaling services in a new business domain.
- Fluent in both Japanese and Korean.
- Based in Tokyo.
- Japanese Level: Fluent (JLPT N1).
- Korean Level: Fluent.
### Working Conditions
- Working Hours: 09:00~18:00
- Social Insurance included
- Commuting/Transportation Allowance included
- Five-Day Workweek
- Paid Holidays
- Full-time employment