Business Development Associate

Who We Are: The Worldfolio is a media and communication agency, as well as an international news platform, specializing in the production of socio-economic and industrial reports. Through our strategic partnerships with globally recognized media outlets, we develop high-impact multimedia campaigns that showcase the most dynamic sectors of Asian economies. Our work involves interviewing top executives from Fortune 500 companies, leading mid-sized enterprises, government officials, and industry experts. Our business model combines journalism, multimedia planning, and strategic advertising sales. Your Role: Business Development Associate – Japan Project As a Business Development Specialist for our Japan Project, you will play a key role in expanding the reach and impact of our editorial project. Your main responsibilities will include: - Securing interview opportunities through proactive cold calling and emailing. - Attending industry exhibitions to network with potential clients and interviewees. - Delivering presentations—both in person and online—to PR and communication departments of targeted companies. - Following up with clients and coordinating the publication process in collaboration with our editorial and design teams. - Conducting market research on relevant sectors and companies to support high-quality interviews and strategic insights. - Building comprehensive market profiles, including databases of companies and executives for future reports. What We're Looking For: We're looking for ambitious, driven individuals who enjoy connecting with people and are excited by the opportunity to make an impact. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment, we'd love to hear from you. You'd be a great fit if you are: - Confident and outgoing, with strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. - Comfortable speaking on the phone and able to build rapport and influence conversations naturally. - Curious and eager to learn, with an interest in global business, industry, economics, and current affairs. - Results-driven, motivated by achieving goals and earning performance-based rewards. - Resilient and focused, able to stay energetic and productive in a high-volume outreach environment. - Ambitious, with a desire to continuously develop your skills and grow into greater responsibilities. Requirements - A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn quickly and contribute to a collaborative team. - Excellent written and spoken English. - Japanese language skills are a plus, but not required. - Able to work between 8:30 am to 6:30 pm (8 hours + lunch break) What We Offer We believe great performance deserves great rewards. Our compensation package is designed to recognize your contribution while providing clear opportunities for career growth. Compensation Base Salary ¥250,000/month during the 3-month probation period ¥280,000/month upon successful completion of probation Unlimited Commission Earn between ¥2,000 and ¥80,000+ for successful leads No commission cap — your earning potential grows with your performance. Performance Bonuses Additional monthly bonuses ranging from ¥40,000 to ¥90,000 based on individual KPI targets We also provide telework days (1-3 days per week) for members who reach their monthly target Additional Benefits - Transportation allowance - Health insurance support (please note that Shakai Hoken is not provided) - Working visa sponsorship - Clear career progression with opportunities for promotion - Ongoing training and professional development - Work in an international environment alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds