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セールスエンジニア/ Sales Engineer

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An international materials and tools company is looking for a Sales Engineer. The selected candidate will drive sales of hard and super-hard materials and tools, develop new customer opportunities, provide technical guidance, and expand the product portfolio.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop individual sales plans and achieve sales targets
  • Promote and sell hard and super-hard materials and tools including Tungsten Carbide, CBN and Diamond products
  • Provide technical expertise and guide customers in selecting appropriate tooling, products and solutions
  • Demonstrate products and deliver presentations that communicate their technical features, benefits and value
  • Apply value-added sales and negotiation techniques to build customer trust and develop the sales funnel
  • Maintain existing customer relationships while actively prospecting for new opportunities
  • Update CRM records and submit sales activity reports to support sales funnel development and budget achievement
  • Understand customer requirements and monitor industry trends, market dynamics and competitor offerings
  • Develop customer targets, opportunity lists and lead generation activities
  • Proactively engage potential customers and convert new customer and application opportunities into orders and revenue
  • Work with business leadership to develop and execute strategic and marketing initiatives
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • More than 5 years of corporate technical sales experience or relevant industry experience
  • Proven track record of driving sales revenue, profitability growth and value creation
  • Strong literacy and computer skills
  • Work experience in a multinational corporation
  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 70%, mainly for customer visits within Japan
  • Possess a valid Driver’s License
  • Native level Japanese; strong English skills

Preferred requirements:

  • Engineering, Mechanical or Material Technology background
  • Knowledge or work experience in process manufacturing or toolmaking industries, including Tungsten Carbide, CBN, Diamond, sanitary, can or steel products manufacturing

About the Company:

A global advanced materials company specialising in hard and superhard materials, including tungsten carbide, diamond and cubic boron nitride. The company develops high-performance materials and cutting solutions for demanding applications across manufacturing, aerospace, energy and other industrial sectors.

Keywords:

セールスエンジニア, 技術営業, 法人営業, B2B営業, 新規顧客開拓, 既存顧客管理, 工具, 超硬材料, タングステンカーバイド, ダイヤモンド, 製造業, 工具メーカー, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 6TYTWO

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Chemicals & Raw Materials

Focus: Sales / Commercial

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥5,800,000 - ¥6,800,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Kanagawa

Job Reference: 6TYTWO-EC4E26DA

Date posted: 29 September 2026

Consultant: Cristina Malagon