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セールスアカウントマネージャー/ Sales Account Manager

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A global specialty chemicals company is looking for a Sales Account Manager. The selected candidate will manage key accounts, expand business opportunities, and deliver profitable sales growth across Japan.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and develop key customer and distributor accounts
  • Build long-term relationships as the primary commercial contact
  • Identify new business opportunities in strategic growth markets
  • Achieve volume, revenue, and profitability targets
  • Lead pricing, commercial negotiations, contract management, forecasting, and pipeline reporting
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to address customer needs and achieve business objectives

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or a related domain
  • 5-10 years of B2B sales experience within the chemical or related industries
  • Experience in account management and distributor management
  • Native level Japanese; business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in the solvent industry
  • Prior experience supporting semiconductor, battery, coatings, inks, or related industries
  • Proven experience working in regional or global organisations
  • Understanding of specialty chemicals, electronic materials, or industrial chemicals

About the Company:

A global specialty chemical company with a presence in multiple countries. The company serves various consumer and industrial sectors.

Keywords:

ビジネス, 営業, セールス, アカウントマネジメント, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 11GPV4

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Sales

Focus: Sales Manager

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥13,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 11GPV4-71BF84B8

Date posted: 23 July 2026

Consultant: Ali Makhkamov