Japanese Speaking Senior / Sales Engineer / Manager (Semiconductor)

good job creations (singapore) pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a Japanese manufacturer, is seeking a Senior / Sales Engineer (Japanese Speaking) to drive sales in the semiconductor sector across APAC. You will nurture relationships with manufacturers and equipment suppliers, identify opportunities, and promote high-performance elastomer sealing products.

You will liaise with regional counterparts in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, and the U.S., manage quotations and forecasts, and travel within Singapore and Southeast Asia to support customers

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and business development within semiconductors.
• Proficient Japanese for liaising with customers and partners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in APAC region sales and account management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with semiconductor manufacturers and equipment manufacturers.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand existing accounts in APAC.
• Promote elastomer sealing products (O-rings) and recommend solutions.
• Manage sales activities: quotations, forecasts, reports, orders.
• Coordinate with regional teams in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, US; travel within SEA.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Customer relations

Japanese language

Communication

APAC experience

Technical sales

Self-motivated

Job description

Senior / Sales Engineer (Japanese Speaking) – Semiconductor Industry

Role Overview

Our client is a Japanese manufacturing company specialising in high-performance sealing solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company supports customers across the APAC region and works closely with semiconductor manufacturers and equipment manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with semiconductor manufacturers and equipment manufacturers through regular customer engagement and visits.
• Identify new business opportunities, develop new customer accounts, and expand existing accounts by understanding customer requirements and future projects.
• Promote high-performance elastomer sealing products, primarily O-rings, and recommend suitable solutions based on customer requirements.
• Monitor market trends, customer activities, projects, competitor products, and industry developments to identify potential sales opportunities.
• Manage sales activities including customer follow-ups, quotations, sales forecasts, reports, and order status.
• Monitor customer requirements, stock levels, and inventory, coordinating with relevant internal teams where required.
• Liaise with regional counterparts in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, and the U.S. to support customer and business requirements.
• Support sales and marketing activities and provide regular sales and market updates to management.
• Travel within Singapore and Southeast Asia as required.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties assigned.

Requirements

• Relevant working experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Proven experience in sales and business development, with the ability to develop customer relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Proficiency in Japanese for liaising with Japanese-speaking customers and business counterparts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience working with semiconductor manufacturers or semiconductor equipment manufacturers.
• Experience managing customers or business relationships across the Southeast Asian or wider APAC region.
• Experience in technical sales or selling industrial/manufacturing products.

What the Company Offers / Career Opportunity

• Opportunity to develop and manage business relationships within the semiconductor industry.
• Exposure to regional customers, projects, and market developments across Southeast Asia and APAC.
• Opportunity to work with international counterparts across Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, and the U.S.
• Scope to further develop expertise in technical sales, business development, and semiconductor-related applications.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. However, rest assured that all applications will be updated to our resume bank for future opportunities.