Sales Manager

Centre People; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A major trading house is seeking a Sales Manager for their Textile Division, focused on sales and management activities across Europe. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of textile sales experience, strong people management skills, and business-level English, with a preference for Japanese language knowledge. This is a full-time permanent position based with potential locations in Milan or Paris, offering a competitive salary of €60,000–70,000 per year plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of work experience in textile sales.
• Strong experience in managing sales teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel for business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand textile sales in Europe.
• Drive business expansion by handling direct sales activities.
• Collaborate with related departments for execution.

Skills

Textile sales experience

People management

Business-level proficiency in English

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

University Master’s degree or above

Job description

A Japanese trading house is currently recruiting a Sales Manager to work in their Textile Division in Europe (possible locations: Milan or Paris).
In this role you will be responsible for sales and management activities in the textile industry across Europe, covering a wide range of products from fabrics to raw materials.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in textile sales and people management, with the ability to drive business growth across multiple markets.
Understanding of Japanese culture and Japanese language skills will be advantageous.

Ref: LS46803-1

TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday (standard full-time hours, flexible depending on travel schedule)
SALARY: €60,000–70,000 per year + incentive bonus
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Milan or Paris

Sales Manager – Main Responsibilities:
• Manage and expand textile sales in Europe, across both fashion and home interior fields
• Drive business expansion by handling direct sales activities and managing sales staff and agents in various European countries
• Ensure planning and execution are carried out under the direction of the supervisor, in collaboration with related departments

Sales Manager – Ideal Candidate:
• At least 3 years of work experience in textile sales
• Business-level proficiency in at least two languages including English (Japanese language skills are a plus)
• University Master’s degree or above
• Strong experience in managing people and sales teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability and willingness to travel for domestic and international business trips

All applicants for the Sales Manager role must have the right to work in the designated European country without restrictions or be eligible for visa support.