Sales Executive (Chemicals Trading)

Reeracoen Recruitment; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading company in Singapore is seeking a motivated Sales Executive (Chemicals Trading) to enhance their plastics resins trading business. The role involves developing new market opportunities across Southeast Asia and requires fluency in English and Japanese (JLPT N1). Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 1-2 years of relevant experience. A hybrid work model and various benefits are also offered.

Benefits

Variable Bonus

Annual Leave 14 days

Medical & Dental benefits

Flexi Benefits

Professional Development programs

Employee Assistance Program

Group Health Insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of sales or trading experience in chemical/plastics resin.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation.
• High proficiency in English and Japanese (JLPT N1).

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand the plastics resins trading portfolio.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Act as an agent for manufacturers providing product knowledge.
• Collaborate with internal teams for logistics operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate shipping arrangements.

Skills

Sales experience

Knowledge of chemical/plastics resin

Proactive learning attitude

Fluent in English

Fluent in Japanese (JLPT N1)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Business, Marketing, or similar

Job description

Job title: Sales Executive (Chemicals Trading)
Reference ID: 37006

Our client is a Japanese-listed trading company. They are seeking a motivated and proactive Sales Executive (Chemicals Trading, Japanese speaking) to drive the expansion of our plastics resins trading business and develop new market opportunities. This role covers Southeast Asia as well as international regions including Europe, America, the Middle East, and India.

You will be reporting to a Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand the plastics resins trading portfolio, identifying and securing new business opportunities globally.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with both suppliers and customers.
• Act as an agent for manufacturers, providing product knowledge and recommending appropriate materials and solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth logistics operations.
• Oversee credit limits, ensuring timely management of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Monitor inventory levels, and coordinate shipping arrangements and schedules efficiently.

What you will receive

• Variable Bonus (Depends on company and individual performance)
• Annual Leave 14 days (Maximum of 21 days)
• Medical Leave 14 days
• Medical & Dental benefits
• Flexi Benefits
• Hybrid work model
• Professional and Personal Development: Study and Exam Leave, Educational Subsidies, Regional and Global Learning Programs
• Health & Well-being: Employee Assistance Program, Group Health Insurance, Employee Engagement Program & Activities

Qualifications

• Must:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Business, Marketing, or similar
  • At least 1-2 years of sales or trading experience, and knowledge or hands-on experience in chemical/plastics resin
  • Strong initiative, self-motivation, and a proactive learning attitude.
  • Must be willing to travel regionally (Asia and Oceania region) on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, including but not limited to Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
  • High proficiency in English and Japanese (JLPT N1) is required to liaise effectively with English-speaking and Japanese-speaking suppliers and regional counterparts.
• Advantageous:
  • Hands-on sales experience in chemical/plastics resin