Japanese Speaking Sales Executive / Sales Assistant Manager

Good Job Creations (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Job Creations (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a seasoned International Sales Leader to drive growth of timber and wood-related products in global markets. You will build strong relationships with buyers, suppliers and partners, lead a regional sales team, and align strategies with sustainability standards such as FSC while navigating trade regulations.

This role requires travel, strong negotiation, and analytical thinking to identify opportunities and deliver forecasts and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Forestry, Environmental Studies, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in international sales.
• Professional working proficiency in Japanese for liaising with Japanese-speaking clients.
• Experience in timber, commodities, or related industries is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute international sales strategies for timber and wood-related products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global buyers, suppliers, and business partners.
• Identify new market opportunities and expand the timber trading portfolio.
• Promote sustainably sourced timber products and communicate their environmental value to clients.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from sourcing through delivery, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor timber and forestry market trends, pricing, and supply-demand dynamics.
• Lead and manage the sales team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support efficient logistics, compliance, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international trade regulations and sustainability standards, such as FSC or equivalent.
• Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and strategic recommendations for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Forestry, Environmental Studies, or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute international sales strategies for timber and wood-related products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global buyers, suppliers, and business partners.
• Identify new market opportunities and expand the timber trading portfolio.
• Promote sustainably sourced timber products and communicate their environmental value to clients.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from sourcing through delivery, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor timber and forestry market trends, pricing, and supply-demand dynamics.
• Lead and manage the sales team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support efficient logistics, compliance, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international trade regulations and sustainability standards, such as FSC or equivalent.
• Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and strategic recommendations for senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Forestry, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in international sales.
• Professional working proficiency in Japanese language for liaising with Japanese-speaking clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Experience in timber, commodities, or related industries is an added advantage.
• Strong interest in the timber industry and sustainability or environmental initiatives.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Familiarity with international trade regulations and sustainability certifications is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.