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Head of Business Development, Japan (R3905)

Shield AITokyoInternational Business Development
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
International EOR
Posted
9 Oct 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Head of Business Development, Japan at Defense (Shield AI) in Tokyo is a senior district leadership position focused on driving sales growth, strategy, and program execution across key markets. This role suits an experienced business development leader ready to manage complex defense portfolios and high-level stakeholder relationships.

Role Overview

The Head of Business Development, Japan serves as the senior district leader for the organization in Tokyo. Responsibilities include directing integrated district strategy, driving sales growth, and ensuring successful execution of active deal programs across multiple priority markets. The professional in this position acts as the primary contact for senior government, military, and industry leaders at both national and district levels.

Key Responsibilities

Drive integrated district strategy, sales growth, and program sales execution across multiple priority markets.
Ensure successful and compliant execution of active deal programs while aligning cross-functional teams across countries.
Serve as the primary interface with senior government, military, and industry stakeholders at national and district levels.
Hold accountability for district pipeline growth and development, order intake, and long-term market expansion.
Align and execute strategies across Country Business Development Leads throughout the assigned district.
Retain a sales quota for the district comprising individual quotas and territory manager quotas.
Strengthen customer trust, scale operational impact, and accelerate sustained district presence growth through coordinated execution.

Requirements

Experience serving as a senior district leader or in a comparable high-level business development capacity.
Demonstrated capability to manage sales quotas, territory manager quotas, and large district pipelines.
Proven track record of interfacing with senior military, government, and industry stakeholders.
Ability to align cross-functional teams and drive compliant deal program execution across international markets.

Skills and Tools

Strategic planning and execution
Sales pipeline management and quota attainment
Government and military stakeholder engagement
Cross-functional team leadership
International business development

About the Company

Defense (Shield AI) is a venture-backed defense technology company founded in 2015 with a mission to protect service members and civilians through intelligent systems. Valued at approximately $12.7 billion, the organization develops the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft, including Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies. Operating across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, the company partners directly with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application for this position.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this job?

This position is located in Tokyo.

What employment type is this role?

This role is classified as an International EOR employment type.

What are the core duties of the Head of Business Development, Japan?

The role involves driving integrated district strategy, sales growth, and program sales execution, maintaining a sales quota, and interfacing with senior military and government stakeholders.

What technologies does the company build?

The company builds autonomous aircraft, Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and simulation technologies.

How can I apply for this position?

Candidates can apply by visiting the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Shield AI careers page.

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