Global Business Development (Independent Contractor)

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Respond to inquiries from global companies and organizations
• Lead online client meetings, discovery sessions, and needs assessments
• Clarify each client’s business objectives, challenges, requirements, and success criteria
• Develop tailored concepts, proposals, and presentations for AI-powered creative projects
• Coordinate project scope, estimates, schedules, and delivery teams
• Select and assign the right AI creators and external partners for each project
• Bridge communication between clients, creators, and project partners across languages and cultures
• Support client communication and project delivery after contracts are signed
• Identify opportunities for follow-on initiatives and long-term partnerships
• Improve sales materials, proposal workflows, and client-facing processes
• Provide occasional on-site support for exhibitions, events, shoots, or other project activities

Your scope of responsibility will be determined in consultation with you, based on your experience, strengths, location, and availability.

Requirements

What You’ll Need

• Native-level proficiency in at least one language, together with business-level English for meetings, presentations, negotiations, and written communication
• Professional experience in B2B sales, solution sales, business development, account management, consulting, creative direction, or project delivery
• The ability to listen closely, identify the underlying business need, and translate it into clear project requirements
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across organizations, roles, and cultures
• Confidence using video conferencing, chat, document collaboration, and other cloud-based tools
• Sound judgment when handling confidential information, intellectual property, copyright, and personal data

Previous professional experience with generative AI is not required. We welcome people who are eager to learn quickly and apply new knowledge in a practical business setting.

Preferred Skills

What Would Be a Plus

• Experience working with multinational companies or global enterprise clients
• Experience leading cross-border projects, international negotiations, or multicultural teams
• Professional proficiency in additional languages beyond English
• Experience in advertising, film, design, web, media, entertainment, or events
• Experience directing creative production or managing complex project delivery
• Experience sourcing and assigning creators, specialists, or external partners
• Hands-on experience using generative AI for strategy, creative production, or operational improvement
• Experience developing new business, proofs of concept, campaigns, or partnership initiatives
• Experience preparing proposals, pitch decks, scopes of work, or cost estimates

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Treat clients and creators as equally important partners
• Look beyond the initial request to understand the business objective behind it
• Enjoy building tailored solutions instead of selling a fixed product
• Are genuinely interested in both creative work and business outcomes
• Communicate with cultural awareness and adapt your approach to different audiences
• Can research, think, and act independently in a fast-changing field
• Are comfortable working in a small team and helping build better systems and processes
• Value long-term trust and relationships, not only short-term results

Working Conditions

Engagement Details

Contract Type

Independent contractor

Engagement

Freelance professionals and candidates with other professional engagements are welcome

Location

Remote-first, with occasional on-site work in Tokyo or other project locations depending on the assignment

Hours / Availability

To be discussed

Contract Term

To be discussed

Start Date

To be discussed

Future Opportunities

Depending on business needs and mutual interest, the possibility of transitioning to an employment agreement may be considered

Specific responsibilities, working arrangements, time-zone requirements, and other engagement terms will be discussed and agreed upon during the interview process.

Compensation

Compensation

Compensation will be proposed and agreed upon after the second interview, based on your experience, skills, scope of responsibility, location, and availability.

The scope of work, compensation, payment schedule, and other terms will be provided in writing or electronically before the engagement begins.

Selection Process

How the Process Works

1. Submit Your Application

   Use the form below to tell us about your experience, skills, and reasons for applying. You do not need to submit a résumé or CV with your initial application.

2. Introductory Conversation

   We’ll meet online to discuss your background and the kind of work you would like to take on. We’ll also introduce AI Creators, our current activities, and the role we have in mind.

3. Second Interview and Terms

   Before the second interview, we’ll ask you to submit a résumé or CV and a summary of your professional experience. We’ll then discuss responsibilities, availability, compensation, and the proposed start date before agreeing on the engagement terms.

4. Contract and Onboarding

   Once the terms have been confirmed, we’ll finalize the independent contractor agreement and begin onboarding. The number of interviews or individual steps may vary depending on the circumstances.