{"id":1176,"date":"2026-04-11T10:34:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T01:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aqunia.com\/stagin03\/?post_type=jobs&#038;p=1176"},"modified":"2026-04-27T20:53:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:53:21","slug":"global-business-development-manager","status":"publish","type":"jobs","link":"https:\/\/aqunia.com\/ru\/jobs\/global-business-development-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Business Development Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Aqunia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Aqunia Inc. is a climate tech startup founded in 2025. Our mission is to deliver flood forecasting and water resource prediction systems to governments and communities worldwide by combining advanced hydrological simulation technologies, AI, and observation data. We are particularly focused on expanding into countries in the Global South.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our CEO, Satoru Demoto, obtained the meteorologist certification at the age of 14 and later conducted climate change research at the Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, University of Tokyo. He has more than a decade of experience in strategy consulting, AI startup management, and co-founding of a climate tech start-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of early 2026, our team consists of 12 members. We are actively developing our product and advancing diverse projects with support from organizations such as Japan\u2019s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, private foundations, and development agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Position Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We are looking for a Global Business Development Manager to help us expand partnerships and projects with worldwide governments, development agencies, private companies, and solution partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsibilities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand Aqunia&#8217;s technology and solutions at a level sufficient to communicate value to non-technical stakeholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop proposals, pitch decks, and project plans for government agencies and international partners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify and secure funding opportunities (grants, development finance, government programs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop proposals and drive sales to private sector clients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive project execution from inception through delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We will share our existing networks, connections, and approaches as a starting point \u2014 your role is to build on this foundation and independently drive business development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Skills &amp; Experience<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong proposal and document writing ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active listening and needs assessment capability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic knowledge of and genuine interest in climate change, water resources, or disaster risk reduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business-level English proficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desired Mindset<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong passion for climate change adaptation and creating global impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ownership: ability to independently identify opportunities and push initiatives forward<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mutual Respect: respect for diverse perspectives across cultures and disciplines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goal-oriented: motivated by making tangible impact in real-world applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working Conditions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Employment type:<\/strong> Full-time preferred; part-time and contract positions also welcome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Based in Tokyo (Nihonbashi or Hongo, Bunkyo). Remote work is available; fully remote arrangements are subject to discussion. Applicants based overseas are welcome to apply (subject to discussion).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Working hours:<\/strong> Flexible (discretionary labor system)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language:<\/strong> Japanese or English required; proficiency in both is preferred<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visa sponsorship:<\/strong> Available in some cases; please discuss upon application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Compensation:<\/strong> Negotiable based on experience and contract type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Days off:<\/strong> Two days off per week (Saturday and Sunday), plus national holidays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-3fa538ae wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-cta__title\">Work with us<\/h3><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">Join a team that is shaping the future across borders. 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