Practical support for research, introductions, meetings, exhibitions and day-to-day business development in Japan.
Market, competitor and distribution-channel research, stakeholder interviews and assessment of customer needs. Define priorities, target organisations and practical next steps for Japan.
Identify and shortlist potential corporate investors, offtakers, customers and strategic partners based on sector, procurement needs, investment interests and commercial fit. Prepare stakeholder profiles and an outreach plan.
Draw on an established business, government and industry network, alongside targeted new outreach, to introduce your business, arrange meetings and develop relationships. Coordinate responses and follow-up with potential partners.
Provide a Japan-based point of contact for agreed activities. Maintain stakeholder communications, track opportunities, coordinate workstreams and report progress, outstanding questions and next actions.
Design visit programmes, arrange business meetings and site visits, prepare agendas and briefing materials, and provide bilingual facilitation or consecutive interpreting. Support travel coordination and post-meeting follow-up.
Identify relevant events, coordinate exhibition participation and local suppliers, arrange meetings around events and represent your business where agreed. Support introductions to industry associations and relevant public-sector stakeholders.
Research and shortlist Japanese suppliers, facilitate approaches and commercial discussions, and coordinate specifications, samples and documentation. Map import/export workflows and liaise with logistics providers and customs brokers.
Adapt presentations, emails and product materials for Japanese audiences. Prepare meeting records, action lists and briefing notes; support agreed LinkedIn and other communications, and coordinate with specialist advisers where required.
Ongoing business development and local representation around agreed priorities.
Defined assignments such as market research, partner searches or visit programmes.
Support for specific meetings, events and communication needs.
Scope and fees are agreed individually for each engagement.
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