Sales Executive – Japan Market

Kompas Gramedia - KG Media; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Indonesia is seeking a qualified business development professional to acquire new Japanese clients through outreach and networking. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in Japanese and a bachelor's degree, alongside 1–3 years of experience in sales or business development. Responsibilities include preparing proposals and securing sponsorships for events. Strong communication and networking skills are essential, particularly within Japanese business communities. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a dynamic and supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Japanese, able to conduct business in the language.
• Experience in business development or sales, at least 1–3 years.
• Existing network within Japanese business communities.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new Japanese clients in Indonesia through networking.
• Prepare proposals and conduct sales presentations primarily in Japanese.
• Secure sponsorships for events and partnership programs.

Skills

Proficient in Japanese

Negotiation skills

Sales presentation skills

Networking skills

Communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field

Job description

Job Description

• Acquire new Japanese clients in Indonesia through canvassing, outreach, and networking. Identify client needs and match them with company's services.
• Prepare proposals, conduct sales presentations, and support pitching—primarily in Japanese.
• Coordinate with internal teams for campaign execution and KPI delivery.
• Secure sponsorships for company's events and partnership programs.
• Maintain sales pipeline, negotiate deals, and achieve revenue targets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient in Japanese.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Minimum 1–3 years experience in business development or sales (client acquisition).
• Experience working with Japanese companies or Japan-related roles is preferred.
• Have existing network within Japanese business communities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of client needs and marketing/media solutions.
• Able to communicate in English (written & verbal).

Broadcast Media, Entertainment and Publishing 11-50 employees

KG Media (Kompas Gramedia Group of Media) is an integrated ecosystem of solutions with a team of content solutions, a team of influencer marketing strategists, a team of media investment solutions, a team of sports marketing solutions, and we’ve completed the ecosystem with a team of strategy and communication solutions. It represents a new chapter for us, and with our knowledge and people-driven approach we hope to continue enlightening Indonesia through solving its business and social economy problems.