Global Sales & Marketing Leader

American Furukawa, Inc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

American Furukawa, Inc. in Plymouth, MI is seeking a senior Sales & Marketing leader to direct and execute strategic plans for global markets. You will oversee all sales and marketing activities and lead a diverse team.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in sales leadership, familiarity with Japanese business culture, strong communication, and ability to travel domestically and internationally. This role requires budget management, cross-functional collaboration, and a strategic mindset to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related business field or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years in sales leading a global team.
• Understanding of Japanese business culture.

Responsibilities

• Develops annual sales and marketing plan in support of organizational strategy.
• Directs implementation and execution of sales and marketing policies.
• Ensures sales and marketing communications are coordinated, support objectives and meet organizational expenditure requirements.
• Recommends sales strategies for improvement based on market research and competitor analyses.
• Provides leadership in the development of joint ventures, affiliations and partnership arrangements.
• Provides leadership and support for the design, development and implementation of products and service lines.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining budget.
• Oversees and directs market research, competitor analyses and customer service and retention monitoring processes and initiatives.
• Builds, develops and manages sales and marketing team capable of carrying out needed sales and service initiatives.
• Develop staff in both technical and professional skills through performance management (coaching, counseling, discipline, training, annual formal performance evaluations, recognition, etc.).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Budget management

Market research

Japanese business culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related business field

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Job description

American Furukawa, Inc. in Plymouth, MI is seeking a senior Sales & Marketing leader to direct and execute strategic plans for global markets. You will oversee all sales and marketing activities and lead a diverse team.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in sales leadership, familiarity with Japanese business culture, strong communication, and ability to travel domestically and internationally. This role requires budget management, cross-functional collaboration, and a strategic mindset to