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営業スーパーバイザー/ Sales Supervisor

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A global company specialising in innovative fibre-based and functional material solutions is looking for a Sales Supervisor. The selected candidate will develop sales plans and objectives, manage customer relationships, drive direct sales, monitor market and competitor trends, negotiate with customers, and support sales operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Determine annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies and analysing trends and results
  • Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for Japan and projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products
  • Implement national sales programmes by developing field sales action plans
  • Maintain sales volume, product mix, and selling prices by monitoring supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors
  • Make direct sales calls to customers rather than distributors or agents
  • Establish and adjust selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, supply, and demand
  • Complete national sales operational requirements by scheduling and assigning an employee and following up on work results
  • Learn the company’s products, including hydrocolloids, fibres, and cellulose
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge through communication with the head office in Germany
  • Communicate and negotiate frequently with existing customers and new potential customers
  • Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed

Requirements:

  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Multicultural mindset
  • Computer skills
  • Technical background
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
  • Proficient in English

About the Company:

A global company specialising in sustainable fibre technology and functional material solutions. Its products serve diverse industries including food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, industrial manufacturing and consumer products.

Keywords:

営業管理, 法人営業, 営業戦略, 新規顧客開拓, 顧客管理, 価格交渉, 市場分析, 競合分析, ハイドロコロイド, 食物繊維, セルロース, 化学製品, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: B2ETI3

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Chemicals & Raw Materials

Focus: Sales / Commercial

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: Up to ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: B2ETI3-F745F890

Date posted: 25 September 2026

Consultant: Michael DeLuca