Japanese Speaking Sales Manager

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Japanese Brand Beverage Company is looking for a Sales Manager based in London. The role involves developing and implementing sales strategies, collaborating with a diverse sales team, and establishing strong relationships with customers in the beer market. Candidates must have over 5 years of sales experience in the beer industry and proficiency in English and Japanese. This position offers a competitive salary up to £60K.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of sales experience in both on and off-premise channels within the beer industry.
• Strong background in budget planning and financial management.
• Proven ability to lead and drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Learn the beer business and markets through hands-on experience.
• Work with wholesalers and customers to develop a strong network.
• Conduct market intelligence and share findings with the sales team.

Skills

Sales experience in beer industry

English and Japanese proficiency

Trade marketing expertise

Education

Academic degree or vocational qualification

Job description

Japanese Brand Beverage Company seeks for Sales Manager

Sales Manager

Location: London (home base)

Salary: up to 60K GBP

Description of Position

Responsibilities

• Learn and get insight into beer business and markets (both on- and off-sites) by doing job, supported by the expat sales team in Dusseldorf and the French, Italian, German and Spanish sales manager
• Closely working with wholesalers and diverse customers, establish trust among them, develop and strengthen the network
• Intensive CRM
• Always look out for market intelligence, new trends and business opportunities by talking to “market” and share the information with the sales team and the French, Italian, German and Spanish colleague
• Develop strategies and actions for sales and marketing to exploit business opportunities together with the sales team in Dusseldorf
• Expand business in the designated markets
• Participate, initiate and facilitate sales, customer events
• Responsible for social media marketing (Facebook, X, Instagram etc.) for the designated markets
• Establish and develop intensive network among food and beer experts and influencers
• Business travels in the designated markets, also to Japan (sometimes)
• Making market/trend reports for the company

Skills

• Education: Academic degree in any subject, alternatively any professional / vocational qualification
• Language: English and Japanese
• Experience / Professional competency: Over 5 years of sales experience in both on and off-premise channels within the beer industry
• Expertise in trade marketing and promotional strategy
• Strong background in budget planning and financial management
• Proven ability to lead and drive business growth
• Excellent business etiquette and professional communication skills