Japanese Business Development Representative Services

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Montgomery, Alabama, United States; JapanPosted 6 days agoDeadline: June 12th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a Japanese business development representative to promote Alabama's economic opportunities in Japan, support trade relations, and generate business leads.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must reside in Japan
Must have knowledge of local Japanese culture and customs
Must have proven ability to recruit business and industry from Japan
Must be comfortable communicating in English and Japanese
Must be able to receive payments through a United States financial institution
Must enroll in the E-Verify program
Must register with the Alabama Secretary of State's Office as a foreign entity
Must provide a minimum of 3 references from prior international trade or economic development recruitment

BUDGET

Estimate

$100,000 – $250,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

Questions due by May 14th, 2026.

Proposal close date is June 12th, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 14th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Alabama Department Of Commerce

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Montgomery, Alabama is seeking a vendor to provide Japanese Business Development Representative Services to promote the state among Japanese industries and facilitate business opportunities. The selected representative will act as the state's official delegate in Japan, gathering and responding to inquiries from Japanese businesses interested in economic development within Alabama. Responsibilities include translating, editing, and distributing promotional materials, cultivating leads, and making direct contact with Japanese prospects.

The representative is expected to maintain and develop relationships with site location consultants, Japanese government officials, and business associations. They will also be involved in identifying high-potential regional trade shows, supporting onsite business matchmaking, and lead generation for Alabama firms. The scope further involves developing strategies to engage the business sector and networking with industry leaders to foster business and trade opportunities between Alabama and Japan.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.