Sales Manager (all) Japanese Logistics Accounts

Japanische IHK zu Düsseldorf e.V.; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading logistics company is seeking a Sales professional to engage with Japanese customers in the NRW region. This role is pivotal in building relationships, planning sales strategies, and promoting logistics solutions across multiple service areas. Candidates should possess strong sales experience in logistics and excellent communication skills in German, English, and Japanese.

Leistungen

Company car

30 days of vacation

Company pension scheme

Free Urban Sports Club membership

Employee discounts

Referral bonus program

Qualifikationen

• Strong experience in field sales, ideally in the logistics industry.
• Extensive knowledge of logistics services, especially air and ocean freight.
• Fluent in German, English, and Japanese.

Aufgaben

• Develop and nurture long-term business relationships with Japanese customers.
• Plan and implement sales strategies for sustainable growth.
• Promote tailored logistics solutions and ensure customer needs are met.

Kenntnisse

Intercultural sensitivity

Customer engagement

Communication

Ausbildung

Commercial apprenticeship or relevant academic background

Jobbeschreibung

Your Responsibilities for Sales:
In this role, you will take responsibility for developing and nurturing long-term business relationships with Japanese customers in the Middel Germany (NRW) region. Inspired by the spirit of Omotenashi – wholehearted hospitality and service – you will…

- Proactively engage with new and existing Japanese-related customers through regular phone calls and personal visits, always aiming to build trust and mutual understanding
- Plan and implement thoughtful sales strategies to achieve sustainable monthly and annual growth targets
- Promote tailored logistics solutions across all service areas – Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Land Transport, and Contract Logistics – with a strong commitment to quality and reliability
- Coordinate tender processes with great care, working closely with our product teams to ensure customer needs are fully understood and met
- Maintain accurate customer data and ensure smooth communication and transparent documentation in our CRM system
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Yusen Logistics Group worldwide, and support in resolving operational challenges in a respectful and customer-focused manner

Your Profile for Sales:
To succeed in this role, we are looking for a respectful and motivated team player with strong intercultural sensitivity and a deep understanding of customer expectations. Ideally, you bring:

- A completed commercial apprenticeship or relevant academic background, along with strong experience in field sales – ideally within the logistics industry
- Sound knowledge of logistics services – especially in air and ocean freight, land transport, and contract logistics, including both import and export
- A proven track record in acquiring and developing customers, with a strategic mindset and a focus on long-term partnerships
- Strong communication skills, intercultural competence, and the ability to act with professionalism and appreciation in an international environment
- A valid Class B driver’s license and the willingness to travel regularly within Germany and occasionally abroad

- Excellent command of German, English, and Japanese, as well as a deep understanding of Japanese business culture

Why Yusen Logistics?

To Support Your Individual Needs – Whether you aim to lead a healthy lifestyle, have enough time for yourself and others, or further develop your skills – we offer a wide range of location-specific benefits:

Professional Development: Regular feedback and development discussions, targeted support through high-quality training, and access to our self-learning platform.

Attractive Working Conditions: Company car, 39-hour workweek, 30 days of vacation, company pension scheme, and financial contributions to capital-forming benefits.

Additional Perks: Free parking, free Urban Sports Club membership, bike leasing, employee discounts, referral bonus program, and much more.

Supportive Work Environment: Free beverages and a respectful, family-like atmosphere.