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Business Development Associate

Cove Singapore

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  • Date Posted:

    8/15/2025

  • Remote Work Level:

    Option for Remote

  • Location:

    Tokyo, Japan

  • Job Type:

    Employee

  • Job Schedule:

    Alternative Schedule, Full-Time

  • Career Level:

    Experienced

  • Travel Required:

    No specification

  • Education Level:

    Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree

  • Salary:

    We're sorry, the employer did not include salary information for this job.

  • Categories:

    Bilingual,  Japanese,  Business Development,  Sales

  • Benefits:

    Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off

About the Role

Title: Business Development Associate

Location: Tokyo JP

Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

 

Our Korea/Japan team enjoys the flexibility to work from home, a cozy cafe or basically anywhere! You can find the perfect spot to feel inspired, stay productive, and enjoy a change of scenery whenever you need it. Feeling bored or stagnant in your day to day is out of the picture!

Job Type: Permanent

 

 

Role Purpose: To support property acquisition and growth initiatives in Japan. In this role, you'll assist in sourcing new properties, building relationships with property owners, and contributing to Cove's mission of creating high-quality, flexible living spaces.

 

 

What you'll be doing:

 

 

  • Assist in executing the property acquisition strategy to grow Cove's portfolio in Japan
  • Support property sourcing efforts by researching opportunities and reaching out to property owners, agents, and developers
  • Help with the preparation and review of property documents, including Letters of Intent (LoI) and Agreements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth property onboarding
  • Track and report property acquisition KPIs and performance metrics weekly
  • Maintain and improve relationships with property owners and landlords
  • Support the renewal and extension of property contracts
  • Contribute to refining acquisition processes and best practices to improve efficiency

 

 

 

 

 

What makes you a great fit:

 

 

  • 1–3 years of experience in business development, real estate, or a related field.
  • A degree in Real Estate, Business, Economics, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English and Japanese.
  • Interest in real estate and knowledge of the local residential or hospitality market is a plus.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Google Sheets, or similar tools.

 

 

Benefits:

 

 

  • Monthly Salary
  • Performance-based commission paid during months when targets are achieved
  • Full two-day weekend
  • Golden Week (GW) holiday
  • Year-end and New Year holidays
  • Paid leave: 10+ days annually
  • Health insurance
  • Pension insurance
  • Employment insurance
  • Workers' compensation insurance

 

 

Working Hours:

 

 

  • Monthly variable working schedule
  • Standard hours: 9:30 AM–6:30 PM (8 hours actual work)

 

 

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