Overseas Sales Rep for EMEA Distributors(m/f/d)

JAC Recruitment; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading Japanese sporting goods manufacturer is looking for an Overseas Sales Representative for EMEA Distributors. This role will focus on managing and developing distributor relationships across Western Europe and Africa, with a strong emphasis on market research and sales strategy development. Candidates should have field sales experience and a passion for sports.

Leistungen

30 days of holidays

Business trip allowance

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years in field sales, preferably in overseas sales.
• Strong interest in sports, particularly basketball, football, handball, or volleyball.
• Familiarity with European/African business culture required.

Aufgaben

• Maintain relationships with existing distributors and develop new ones.
• Analyze market trends and identify new business opportunities.
• Negotiate contract terms with associations and leagues.

Kenntnisse

Professional-level English

Field sales experience

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

MS Teams

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Posted:

30.06.2025

Expiry Date:

14.08.2025

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Job Description:

Company and Job Overview
A Japanese sporting goods manufacturer with over 60 years of history is currently seeking an Overseas Sales Rep for EMEA Distributors(m/f/d). Regarding areas, focus on Western Europe (excluding Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Spain, and Portugal, etc) and African markets (Morocco, South Africa, etc). The business is primarily conducted through distributors, and the position will be based at their European office in Düsseldorf. The reporting line will be directly to the headquarters in Japan.

Job Responsibilities
Distributor Management: Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing Distributors and develop new Distributors.
Market Research with distributors: Analyze market trends in Europe/Africa and identify new business opportunities.
Sales Strategy Development: Set sales targets and develop strategies to achieve them.
Federation and League Contract Negotiations: Negotiate contract terms with associations and leagues in collaboration with Distributors and finalize contracts.
Training and Support: Provide training and support to Distributors on products and services.
Reporting: Coordinate and report to the Tokyo headquarters.
Planning: Create sales and procurement plans.
Customer Complaint Handling: Handle customer complaints and provide after-sales service.

Job Requirements
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Professional-level in English, Another European language would be better (Spanish, French etc)
Field sales experiences (preferably with experience in overseas sales and Distributor management, 3-5 years)
Background or a strong interest in sports (especially basketball, football, handball, or volleyball)
Understanding of European/African business culture and practices
Effective communication and negotiation skills
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Teams
Familiarity with Japanese business practices and culture

Benefits & Others
Working hours: 37.5 h/week (8:30-17:00, Flexible)
Holidays: 30 days
Business trip allowance

Due to the high volume of applicants, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.