Qualify and develop sales opportunities thorough company and product knowledge, researching consumer needs, and identifying how our solutions can meet them
Generate leads and grow existing relationships to develop an active, engaged and repeat customer base
Pursue plans to increase account value through cross-sell and up-sell opportunities
Represent Aurora, with a comprehensive understanding of our offerings
Pitch our offerings and make proposals to existing and potential customers
Handle negotiations and contracting with our client base
Use Salesforce CRM to ensure standard processes during all sales stages
Provide account management to ensure excellent customer experience and high engagement
Contribute to new product development and improving our existing offerings
Develop new marketing materials as needed
Where appropriate, and depending on interest/ability, support the research and publications team in developing our long-term market outlook and analysis

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in business development, account management or client success
Strong commercial mindset, including creativity and intuition for opportunities that create impact and commercial success
Ability to remain calm under pressure and cope with uncertainty
Excellent organization skills and a high degree of persistence and diligence
A can-do attitude and willingness to help wherever needed e.g. improving internal systems and processes
Motivated by achieving tangible individual and team commercial targets
Ability to communicate and collaborate with both technically and non-technically minded people
Outstanding written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills
Evidence of strong performance in team-oriented environments
Intellectual curiosity combined with an eagerness to learn about the energy transition, Aurora, Aurora’s clients and how we can support them
Fluency in both Japanese and English
Experience in business development, account management or client success within the energy sector
Experience selling research or some form of subscription service
Experience with Salesforce or other CRM system
Previous professional exposure to energy economics, power markets and power networks would be an advantage

A fun, informal and international work culture
Commuting allowance
Private health insurance
Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7/365, covering a wide range of personal and professional aspects

Business Development Associate – Japanese Speaking

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