Manager, Sales & Marketing

MITSUI ELASTOMERS SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of elastomers seeks a Sales & Marketing Manager in Singapore to lead regional offices and drive global sales activities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Business/Chemical Sciences and 10-15 years of related experience. Demonstrated strategic thinking and Japanese language proficiency are essential for liaising with counterparts in Japan. The role involves formulating sales policies and managing major customer relationships.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of relevant working experience.
• Japanese language proficiency for liaising with customers in Japan.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional offices and drive global sales and marketing activities.
• Manage customer relationships with major global accounts.
• Formulate sales and marketing policies in collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Knowledge in marketing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Chemical Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Job description

Overview

Reporting to General Manager, Sales & Marketing, this position leads regional offices and drives global sales and marketing activities to ensure achievement of global TAFMER business targets.

Responsibilities

• Direct regional offices in developing mid-term, budget and action plans aligned with the global business strategy.
• Guide regional offices in executing Plan-Do-Check-Action (PDCA) cycles for sales and market development plans.
• Conduct periodic sales meetings to ensure visibility of progress and enable timely interventions.
• Manage customer relationships with major global accounts in collaboration with regional offices.
• Oversee credit risk management in accordance with SOPs and ensure compliance with business laws and internal regulations.
• Formulate sales and marketing policies in collaboration with regional offices and stakeholders from Japan.
• Manage sales control activities that contribute to achieving sales volume and profit targets.
• Provide timely and accurate sales information to the General Manager and management to support prompt and effective business decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Chemical Sciences with 10 to 15 years of relevant working experience
• Good working knowledge in marketing, POE products, finance, and logistics
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking abilities
• Japanese language proficiency is required for liaising with customers and counterparts in Japan
• Highly self-motivated, meticulous, independent and resourceful
• Strong team player with good communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse talents across regional offices
• Ability to respond swiftly and flexibly to dynamic internal and external environments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel