Sales Executive (Junior)-Japanese Speaker

JAC Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment is seeking a Sales Executive for our client, an established Japanese food manufacturing company in Singapore. The role focuses on driving new business development across bakeries, cafés, restaurants, and food service operators, with heavy emphasis on building client relationships and consultative selling.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a highly client-facing environment, enjoy meeting people, and be motivated to pursue growth opportunities within the food service sector.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Encouraged to apply from F&B, hospitality, restaurant operations, retail sales, customer service, recruitment or other customer-facing industries.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable approaching new customers and building relationships.
• Positive, proactive, and self-motivated attitude.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Interest in the food service industry will be an advantage.
• Japanese language is helpful for communicating with Japanese clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new customers within bakeries, cafés, restaurants, catering companies and food service establishments.
• Conduct cold calling, prospecting, networking and client visits to generate new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers.
• Develop strategies to expand market penetration and increase sales revenue.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable product solutions.
• Conduct product presentations, sampling activities, and menu proposal discussions.
• Follow up on sales enquiries and convert opportunities into long-term business partnerships.
• Deliver excellent customer service and relationship management.
• Collaborate with distributor sales representatives on joint customer visits.
• Support distributor-led sales initiatives and product promotions.
• Assist in improving product visibility and market coverage through distributor networks.
• Support exhibitions, trade shows, product demonstrations, workshops, and promotional events.
• Participate in product sampling and customer engagement activities.
• Assist in increasing brand awareness and product exposure within the market.
• Gather customer feedback and market information.
• Monitor competitor activities, industry developments, and emerging trends.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities.
• Submit regular reports on customer visits and business development progress.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Job description

Company Overview

Our client is an established Japanese food manufacturing company with a strong presence in the food service industry. With a reputation for quality products and continuous innovation, the company partners closely with distributors, bakeries, cafés, restaurants, and food service operators across Singapore.

Job Responsibilities

The Sales Executive will be responsible for driving new business development and expanding customer relationships across the bakery, café, restaurant, and food service sectors. This is a highly client-facing role that involves proactively identifying sales opportunities, conducting customer visits, and promoting the company's food products through consultative selling.

The successful candidate will work closely with distributor partners and internal stakeholders to develop new accounts, increase product adoption, and support sales growth initiatives. This role is suitable for individuals who enjoy meeting people, building relationships, and developing a career in business development and sales.

As this position focuses heavily on customer acquisition, candidates should possess a resilient attitude, strong communication skills, and the determination to consistently pursue new business opportunities.

Business Development

• Identify and acquire new customers within bakeries, cafés, restaurants, catering companies, and food service establishments.


• Conduct cold calling, prospecting, networking, and client visits to generate new business opportunities.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers.


• Develop strategies to expand market penetration and increase sales revenue.


• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable product solutions.


• Conduct product presentations, sampling activities, and menu proposal discussions.


• Follow up on sales enquiries and convert opportunities into long-term business partnerships.


• Deliver excellent customer service and relationship management.


• Work closely with distributor sales representatives on joint customer visits.


• Support distributor-led sales initiatives and product promotions.


• Assist in improving product visibility and market coverage through distributor networks.

Sales & Customer Engagement

• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable product solutions.


• Conduct product presentations, sampling activities, and menu proposal discussions.


• Follow up on sales enquiries and convert opportunities into long-term business partnerships.


• Deliver excellent customer service and relationship management.

Distributor Collaboration

• Work closely with distributor sales representatives on joint customer visits.


• Support distributor-led sales initiatives and product promotions.


• Assist in improving product visibility and market coverage through distributor networks.

Marketing & Promotional Activities

• Support exhibitions, trade shows, product demonstrations, workshops, and promotional events.


• Participate in product sampling and customer engagement activities.


• Assist in increasing brand awareness and product exposure within the market.

Market Intelligence & Reporting

• Gather customer feedback and market information.


• Monitor competitor activities, industry developments, and emerging trends.


• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities.


• Submit regular reports on customer visits and business development progress.

Job Requirements

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.


• Candidates from F&B, hospitality, restaurant operations, retail sales, customer service, recruitment, or other customer-facing industries are encouraged to apply.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Comfortable approaching new customers and building relationships.


• Positive, proactive, and self-motivated attitude.


• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.


• Passion for sales, business development, and customer engagement.


• Interest in the food service industry will be an advantage.


• Japanese language is better to have to communicate with Japanese clients.

I regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by JAC consultants, thank you for your understanding.