Manager

takasago international (singapore) pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

takasago international (singapore) pte ltd in Singapore seeks a seasoned Sales professional to drive flavour portfolio growth across assigned accounts. You will build new market opportunities, support regional activities, and collaborate with Marketing, Creation and Lab teams to align samples with market trends.

English proficiency is required; at least 5 years in flavours sales, with strong relationship-building and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Food Science or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of sales experience in the Flavour industry.
• Excellent relationship management and customer service skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and promotion of our flavour portfolio to existing and potential customers.
• Identify new market opportunities and business growth initiatives.
• Support regional sales activities and collaborate with overseas offices.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Creation and Laboratory teams on samples and trends.
• Monitor competitor activities and market strategies.
• Deliver professional presentations on flavour solutions to customers.
• Maintain relationships with customers, affiliates and stakeholders for market intel.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure smooth production and delivery.

Skills

Sales proficiency

CRM

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Sales / Marketing / Food Science

Job description

Main responsibilities:

• Drive the sales and promotion of our flavour portfolio to existing and potential customers across assigned accounts and territories.
• Identify new market opportunities, product concepts and business opportunities to support business growth.
• Support regional sales activities and collaborate with overseas offices to promote the flavour portfolio.
• Work closely with Marketing, Creation and Laboratory teams on sample submissions, market trends, customer requirements and new product opportunities.
• Monitor competitor activities, including pricing, product launches, market strategies and business developments.
• Prepare and deliver professional presentations on flavour solutions and product concepts to prospective and existing customers.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, affiliates and internal stakeholders to gather market intelligence and identify business opportunities.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure smooth production, product delivery and fulfilment of customer requirements.
• Keep up to date with flavour trends, concepts, applications and developments within the food and beverage industry.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of sales experience in the Flavour industry
• Excellent customer relationship management skills and able to work in multi-cultural environment
• Proficient in English; multilingual is an added value
• A team player with good interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills and with good influencing skills