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ビジネスマネージャー/ Business Manager

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A leading international chemical manufacturer is seeking a Business Manager. The selected candidate will lead the sales team, manage strategic regional accounts, and execute business initiatives to differentiate the company within target markets.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and execution of sales strategies for Japan and Korea across existing and new markets
  • Drive growth for strategic regional accounts by building relationships with key contacts and leveraging global resources
  • Establish and manage effective distribution networks to cover major market segments and ensure partner performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including supply chain, finance, and logistics, to manage the end-to-end customer experience
  • Build and develop a high-performing sales team with a growth mindset while ensuring discipline and compliance

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 10 years of experience in marketing, sales, or business analysis
  • Experience in commercial development including value chain and customer needs analysis
  • Demonstrated leadership, team facilitation, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a matrix organisation and business team environment
  • Possess a valid qualification in business, marketing, chemistry, or chemical engineering
  • Ability and willingness to travel 40-50%
  • Professional level English

Preferred requirements:

  • More than 3 years of experience in people management and distribution or channel management
  • Experience in the coating industry and market segments such as New Energy, Automotive, Electronics, or Packaging

About the Company:

This is a renowned global leader within the chemical manufacturing industry. The organisation specialises in providing innovative solutions for the coatings and speciality chemicals markets worldwide.

Keywords:

化学, 塗料, 営業マネージャー, ビジネスデベロップメント, チャネル管理, 日本, 韓国 , 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: AN2GJG

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Chemicals & Raw Materials

Focus: General Management / Executive

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥12,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: AN2GJG-661A05AD

Date posted: 26 May 2026

Consultant: Ali Makhkamov