Manager of Business Development-Japanese Bilingual

Manager of Business Development-Japanese Bilingual 58301 Job Num: 58031

Sales / Marketing

Job Description
Position Title: Manager of Business Development-Japanese Bilingual
(Real Estate Development & Investment)
Location: Newport Beach, CA (Primarily in-office; partial hybrid work negotiable)
Work Style: Office (No Remote base)
Work Hours: Flexible 8-5, 9-6, 10-7
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: $120K-$140K (DOE)
Company Overview
A U.S.-based real estate development and investment firm affiliated with a major Japanese general contractor group. Operating with a lean, agile team, we actively pursue development and value-add investment opportunities across the United States. The President of the company is directly involved in sourcing opportunities and handling initial negotiations. As such, this position serves as the President's right hand and will play a key role in a wide range of responsibilities including strategic planning, execution, and internal/external coordination.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Execution & Investment Management (Core Priority)

• Analyze and assess legal risks for investment opportunities sourced by the President
• Review and assist in negotiations for JV agreements, purchase & sale agreements, LOIs, and other legal documents
• Coordinate with the finance manager to review business plans and financial models
• Lead due diligence processes across legal, tax, accounting, and construction aspects

2. Internal & External Coordination / Approval Process

• Communicate investment structures and contract terms across departments (Accounting, Admin, Technical, etc.)
• Prepare investment proposals and approval documents for the Japanese HQ and lead internal approval processes
• Act as liaison and coordinate with external partners and stakeholders

3. Strategic Planning & Networking

• Research and screen new investment opportunities
• Analyze market trends and provide strategic insights and proposals
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, local partners, and brokers

4. Department Management & Team Building

• Develop operational policies and workflows for the Business Development department
• Perform hands-on work in a small team and promote cross-functional collaboration
• Oversee and mentor junior staff in the future as the team expands

Requirements

• Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency (spoken and written)
• Experience in U.S. real estate development or investment
• Hands-on experience reviewing JV, development, and acquisition contracts
• Strong understanding and ability to review financial models
• Proven coordination, flexibility, and project execution skills
• Ability to work in a hands-on capacity within a small team
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Visa sponsorship is not available)
• Relocation Support - Not guaranteed, but negotiable

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience communicating with Japanese HQ and navigating internal approval processes
• Broad understanding of development phases including entitlements, construction, and Property Management (PM)/Asset Management (AM) functions

Why This Role is Attractive

• High-impact position working closely with the President on core investment projects
• Opportunity to gain cross-disciplinary experience across legal, finance, and strategy
• Dynamic role acting as a bridge between Japan and the U.S.
• High degree of ownership, flexibility, and speed inherent to a small, high-performing team

To apply, please send resume to
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Job Details
City: Newport Beach
State: CA
Job Type: Permanent Job
Salary High: 140000.00
Salary Low: 120000.00
Languages: English;Japanese
Hours of Operation: Flexible
Benefits: Health Ins;Paid Time Off;Paid Holidays;Sick Leave
Contact Information
Job Owner: Ikuko Tatebayashi
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