Job: Experienced Business Developer in HR/ Recruitment (Freelance)

Are you a seasoned professional with a proven track record in both recruitment and/or B2B business development? We're looking for an experienced Recruiter (Business Development Associate) to join our team and drive our growth by building and nurturing relationships with global/ international clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to expand our client base in the recruitment industry.
• Identify and engage with potential clients, presenting tailored recruitment solutions to meet their needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality recruitment services and achieve business objectives.
• Monitor industry trends and market conditions to identify new business opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets through effective business development strategies.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of proven experience in business development, HR or preferably within the recruitment industry.
• Demonstrated success in working remotely and with various clients.
• Exceptional ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders such as clients and candidates.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive approach to achieving goals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Commission is 50% (for each deal)

• Translation: Translate website content and CRM system interfaces from English to Japanese, ensuring accuracy, cultural appropriateness, and usability.

• Market Research: Conduct detailed research on the local Japanese-speaking market, analyze competitors' activities, identify business opportunities, and provide actionable insights tailored to specific regions.

• Lead Generation: Acquire leads through various channels, including online platforms, industry events, and networking.

• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through regular communication and follow-up, serving as their key point of contact.

• Client Support: Provide excellent customer service to clients, addressing their inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and professionally.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with the marketing team to develop and implement strategies tailored to the Japanese-speaking market.

• At least 5 years of similar experience in the financial industry (consultation for candidates without experience available).

• Proven experience in winning awards such as President's Awards or achieving sales-related accolades.

• Previous experience at a consulting firm with the ability to share growth metrics or achievements for client accounts.

• Native Japanese speaker with fluent English communication skills.

• Experience with marketing research and analysis is preferred.

• Experience in customer service or client support is an advantage.

• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate the Japanese market.

• Valid work visa for long-term employment, without the need for sponsorship.

• Positive, collaborative attitude and ability to work well in a team environment.

About the Role

An opportunity has become available for a results-driven and motivated sales professional to join our like-minded sales team. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for achieving and exceeding set budgets by maintaining existing clients and building new business through our materials handling and warehouse solutions.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Effectively manage a defined territory and client base.
• Identify new rentals and sales opportunities with a view to secure their business.
• Professionally execute a minimum number of product demonstrations per month.
• Ensure all customers receive prompt and professional service when responding to enquiries.
• Conduct face to face contact calls with customers on a weekly basis.
• Achieve a monthly minimum order intake and ensure sales and gross profit targets are met.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role you will have an enthusiastic can-do attitude, a high-energy approach, fast learning skills and motivation to succeed. You will also need superior organisational skills, be a first-class communicator (both written and oral) and be adept at influencing and negotiation. Enthusiastic sales people with a view to advance their careers and fast track their earning potential that meet the above criteria should apply.

What sets us apart?

Crown’s history began when two brothers founded the Company in New Bremen, Ohio (USA) in 1945. Today, the fourth generation of the very same family continues to lead Crown in all of its operations across the globe. Being a family-owned and run business is evidenced by more than 200 employees reaching service milestones in our 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 year categories in Australia alone, with more than 2,000 employees reaching a 25 year service milestone globally. 

As a Company we want to continue to support our employees to be the best versions of themselves and that’s why, as a Crown employee you get to enjoy:

• A benefits program which gives you access to discounts and cashback from over 400+ retailers nation wide.
• Access to a health and wellbeing platform which supports your Mental, Physical and Financial goals.
• Corporate Rates for Private Health Insurance.
• An inclusive working environment.
• An Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling with chat, phone and face to face counselling options.

The Company

Crown Equipment is a well-respected global Materials Handling Equipment company which has enjoyed 50 years of success in the Australian market. The Company has operations in all Australian States and territories as well as many regional locations. The Company Brand is well known and respected in the marketplace and is supported by a customer value proposition based on highly skilled staff, quality products, strong service and parts back-up and leading-edge technology.