JOB ID 25599

Sales Manager (Advanced Materials)

  • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
  • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
  • Tokyo
  • ¥7,500,000~¥9,500,000

This international manufacturer specializes in advanced materials that support critical technologies in energy storage, electronics, and high-performance industrial systems. With production and R&D sites spanning Europe and Asia, the company is recognized for its deep technical know-how, strong customer partnerships, and sustainability-driven innovation. The workplace is global and collaborative, bringing together specialists from diverse backgrounds to develop next-generation solutions. The workplace is global and collaborative, bringing together specialists from diverse backgrounds to develop next-generation solutions-particularly in the field of lithium-ion battery technology.

The Sales Manager will drive commercial growth in Japan by expanding client relationships and developing new market opportunities across specialized carbon-based solutions. This role demands a strategic sales professional capable of managing technical products, delivering market insights, and influencing key stakeholders to strengthen the firm's local presence. This role demands a strategic sales professional capable of managing technical products, delivering market insights, and influencing key stakeholders to strengthen the firm's local presence.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    - Lead execution of the annual sales budget for assigned segments and accounts in Japan
    - Strengthen and expand 18+ key accounts, including distributor networks
    - Drive mid- and long-term new business development initiatives with cross-functional internal teams
    - Analyze market trends and provide strategic input to shape future direction
    - Collaborate closely with technical teams for product positioning and application discussions
    - Deliver pre-sales support and post-sales service with a customer-first mindset
    - Prepare quotations and proposals promptly and professionally
    - Negotiate contract terms and support marketing efforts through events and trade shows
    - Translate customer and market needs into product and strategy alignment
    - Facilitate high-level engagement between client organizations and internal business units (R&D, Marketing, Production)
    - Maintain accurate CRM for customer databases and key accounts
    - Monitor and manage account receivables in line with corporate targets
  • Requirements
    - Minimum 5 years in sales in a manufacturing environment (Chemical, Tier 2, Tier 1)
    - Japanese: Native proficiency. Communication
    - Ability to effectively liaise between internal teams in Japan and overseas as well as with external customers
    - Ability to negotiate in B2B B environments with customers while balancing internal and external priorities
    - Solid scheduling and time management skills

    Other:
    - Willingness to travel regionally up to 50%.
  • Preferred
    - BS or MS in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related fields
    - Commercial experience in selling specialty industrial products like minerals, plastics, or polymers
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥7,500,000~¥9,500,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Foreign capital company, Make use of languages, Weekends and holidays off, Directly under president and executives, Major corporation

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