Sales Executive (Chemicals Trading, Japanese speaking)

Reeracoen Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading company in Singapore is looking for a motivated Sales Executive (Chemicals Trading, Japanese speaking) to drive business growth in plastics resins. The successful candidate will focus on new market opportunities across Southeast Asia and beyond, maintaining supplier and customer relationships. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree, 1-2 years of sales experience, and proficiency in both English and Japanese (JLPT N1). Additional benefits include a hybrid work model, bonus eligibility, and health benefits.

Benefits

Variable Bonus

Medical & Dental benefits

Flexi Benefits

Professional and Personal Development

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• 1-2 years of sales or trading experience.
• Proven hands-on experience in chemical/plastics resin is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand the trading portfolio of plastics resins.
• Build long-term relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Provide product knowledge and recommend suitable materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams for logistics.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Payable.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate shipping schedules.

Skills

Sales experience

Knowledge in chemicals/plastics resin

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N1)

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Business, or Marketing

Job description

Overview

Job title: Sales Executive (Chemicals Trading, Japanese speaking)
Salary: SGD 3,800 - 5,000
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

Requirements & Preferences

(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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Registration No.: R1659635 (Nur Haida Sakina Binte Mohd Azmi)
Recruitment Licence: 12C5051