We are looking for a Sales Manager who will be is responsible for overseeing the company's sales operations in Japan.
Primary responsibility:
- Maintaining and increasing sales of the company's products, and reaching the targets and goals set for Japan
- Establishing, maintaining and expanding the customer base.
- Servicing the needs of existing customers.
- Increasing business opportunities through various routes to market.
- Compiling sales figures and budgeting for customer.
- Collecting customer feedback and market research for further analysis.
- Keeping up to date with products and competitors.
- Availability to overnight stays away from home.
- Participate to conferences, events and exhibition in the area assigned or other areas according to company requests.
- Travel abroad, especially to headquarters, for training sessions and other events.
Sales reporting to Management
- Weekly sales reports.
- Weekly customers and visit reports.
- Monthly report based on 3 months forecast for the assigned area.
- Yearly sales budget for assigned area.
- Monthly report of travel expenses.
- Competitors presence and activities in the assigned area.
Position requirements:
- Business, Finance, Engineering, Sales, or similar degree are preferred.
- More than 5 years experience in sales or project management.
- Japanese skills – Native Level
- English skills – Business Level
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent sales and negotiations skills.
- Good Interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively within time constraints.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
- Driving License in Japan preferred.