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シニア営業担当/ Senior Sales Rep

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A renowned chemical manufacturing company is looking for a Senior Sales Rep. The chosen applicant will develop new business partners and end users while improving customer satisfaction through prompt support and strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of customers in the designated area to expand share of wallet
  • Systematically screen the customer base for new opportunities, generate leads and actively maintain the CRM pipeline
  • Identify and develop new customers in line with business development plans and targets
  • Provide appropriate levels of contact, service and support to ensure sales targets are met
  • Monitor sales against agreed targets and identify, report and implement remedial actions where necessary
  • Plan visit schedules in line with agreed customer service levels
  • Manage sales support activities in the designated area
  • Collect, report and analyse customer feedback and information on current and future market trends
  • Identify, target and implement approved sales strategies in the assigned marketplace
  • Coordinate visit schedules with the assigned Technical Representative
  • Plan, execute and report on sales activities in the assigned sales area
  • Promote a positive company image and develop long-term customer relationships
  • Identify business opportunities, resolve existing and potential problems and request support from upper management where required
  • Deliver periodic progress reports and proactively submit recommendations to improve the approach to the marketplace
  • Cooperate with other departments in implementing approved SMU service solutions
  • Inform the line manager of required sales support levels, including marketing, technical, logistics and control, and coordinate implementation
  • Systematically update the CRM with valid, accurate and complete customer information
  • Maintain expert knowledge of the features and benefits of available products and services
  • Cooperate with the Technical Representative to educate customers on technical requirements, IT support tools and non-paint assortment
  • Advise upper management on training needs, recruit participants for relevant courses and gain customer commitment to attend
  • Monitor and report on the status of formal customer complaint procedures

Requirements:

  • More than 3 years of sales experience in the VR market or equivalent skills
  • Ability and willingness to travel
  • Proficient in Japanese

Preferred Requirements:

  • Proficient in English

About the Company:

A Europe-based company that operates within the chemical manufacturing business. This firm’s prominent brand portfolios are trusted by clients across the globe.

Keywords:

セールス, 化学, 製造業者, 外資系

Job Ref: YYO0I1

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Chemicals & Raw Materials

Focus: Sales / Commercial

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥5,500,000 - ¥8,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: YYO0I1-53FD0C65

Date posted: 10 September 2026

Consultant: Matthew Buzek