Japanese Sales Manager

NIPPON EXPRESS NEC LOGISTICS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics services company based in Singapore is seeking a Sales Manager. Responsibilities include sourcing new business in Airfreight and Warehousing services, conducting market research, and managing customer relationships. Candidates must be fluent in Japanese and should have relevant experience in the international forwarding business. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese language as needed to support Japanese customers.
• Good writing skill in Japanese for reporting to Japan HQ.
• Proven experience as a Sales Manager in international Forwarding and warehousing business.

Responsibilities

• Aggressively source and secure new accounts in Airfreight/Oceanfreight/Warehousing services.
• Conduct market research to identify business strategy.
• Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their needs.

Skills

Fluent in Japanese

Good writing skill in Japanese

Excellent marketing techniques

Negotiating techniques

Excellent knowledge of MS Office

Fast learner

Passion for Japanese sales

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a Japan University

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Aggressively source and secure new accounts and business for Airfreight / Oceanfreight/ Warehousing services
• Conduct market research to identify business strategy, to meet customer objectives and evaluating the prospect company's position in the industry.
• Actively seek out new Japanese sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media
• Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their needs and concerns
• Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products and services
• Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data
• Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections
• Collaborate with team members to achieve better results
• Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with internal teams

Requirements and skills:

• Fluent in Japanese language as needed to support Japanese customers.
• Good writing skill in Japanese for reporting to Japan HQ.
• Possess bachelor’s degree in Japan University.
• Proven experience as a Sales Manager or relevant role in international Forwarding and warehousing business
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent marketing and negotiating techniques
• Fast learner and passion for Japanese sales and warehousing service