Sales Director

A renowned beverage company is seeking a Sales Director. The selected candidate will drive global sales initiatives and build strategic partnerships to grow a premium Japanese beverage brand.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all global sales initiatives and collaborate with key stakeholders to shape long-term sales strategies
• Develop and manage a sales team to achieve short, medium, and long-term commercial goals
• Build relationships with distribution partners and high-profile accounts to expand market presence and drive sales
• Support the US team by providing resources and sharing best practices across markets
• Create and monitor annual sales plans and budgets, aligning with distributor goals
• Oversee sales data analysis, reporting, and tools to improve decision-making

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• Senior commercial leadership experience in spirits or luxury alcoholic beverages
• Proven success in managing distributor relationships and developing sales strategies
• Experience building and leading sales teams, including recruitment, mentoring, and training
• International sales experience in the whisky or drinks industry is a plus
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of using data to drive commercial decisions
• Possess a valid MBA qualification is ideal
• Fluent level Japanese; proficient in written and verbal English

About the Company:

A growing local firm that specialises in the production of alcoholic beverages. This family-owned business has been expanding their operations into international markets and is offering exciting work opportunities.

Keywords:

販売ディレクター, 流通パートナー, プレミアム商品, データ分析, 求人, 外資系

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