営業マネージャー/ Sales Manager

An international specialty chemicals company is seeking a Sales Manager. The selected candidate will lead sales strategy across North Asia, manage strategic customer relationships, support new product development initiatives, and deliver sustainable revenue and profitability growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of sales strategies to accelerate business growth across North Asia
• Drive the implementation of sales and marketing plans aligned with market needs and business priorities
• Deliver sales targets with accountability for both volume and profitability
• Develop, coach, and support the sales team and distributors to maximise performance and market impact
• Build strategic relationships with key customers to develop collaborative BioFunctional projects and long-term growth opportunities
• Partner with the Marketing team to design, coordinate, and interpret regular and ad hoc market research
• Collaborate with Marketing on the development of new products tailored to the Japan and South Korea markets
• Coordinate with Marketing to support new product introduction promotions and commercialisation activities
• Manage indirect costs responsibly and within budget
• Ensure commercial activities align with company standards, policies, and operating procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemistry, Biology, Sales, Marketing, or a related field
• More than 10 years of experience in sales, marketing, or R&D within the Personal Care industry
• Experience in key account management
• Well-established network within the personal care industry, particularly with decision-makers in R&D and Marketing
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, build networks within customer accounts, and identify new growth opportunities
• Proficient in Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

• Academic training in business management
• Experience in biology or active ingredients

About the Company:

A global leader in specialty chemicals serving a wide range of industries, including personal care and consumer products. The company is recognised for its innovation-driven approach and commitment to developing high-performance ingredient solutions.

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