Sales Manager (Japanese Speaking)

Reeracoen Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive market expansion in Southeast Asia. This role involves developing a deep understanding of company products, proactively reaching out to prospective clients, and executing sales strategies to meet revenue targets. Key responsibilities include managing the sales cycle and collaborating with various teams to secure new business. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in business development and market intelligence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales management.
• Strong understanding of market intelligence and economic research.
• Ability to work independently and manage full sales cycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of company products and value proposition.
• Provide insights for corporate strategy and marketing planning.
• Lead product demonstration sessions and manage sales cycle.
• Achieve revenue targets and collaborate with support teams.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Market analysis

Sales strategy execution

Proactive communication

Job description

Our client is a multinational corporation specialising in economic research and market intelligence. They are seeking a Business Development Manager to support their expansion across Southeast Asia. You will be responsible for acquiring new customers—initially focusing on Thailand and Vietnam, with potential expansion to other Southeast Asian markets and India. You will play a key role in executing the company's sales strategy and driving sustainable business growth.

This position reports to the Head of Japan Desk.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of the company’s products and value proposition to identify relevant prospects across various industries such as machinery, chemicals, automotive, and semiconductors.
• Provide solutions to customers in corporate strategy, corporate development, and marketing planning who require market insights and business diagnosis.
• Conduct proactive outreach to prospects, arrange and lead product demo sessions (online or in person), and manage the full sales cycle using a customer‑centric approach.
• Achieve revenue targets in alignment with market strategy and company goals.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while demonstrating initiative, responsibility, and ownership of tasks.
• Collaborate closely with Customer Support, Data and Content Teams, and Sales Operations to address challenges in securing new monthly recurring revenue (MRR).
• Share customer insights to support continuous product improvement.
• Meet sales targets assigned to the respective grade.