Remote Engineering Plastics Sales Manager Automotive

Mitsubishi Chemical America; Commerce Charter Township (MI); Remote; USD 128,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Performance Polymers Division in the United States is seeking a Sales Manager, Engineering Plastics to drive growth across automotive and non-automotive markets. You will connect our U.S.

commercial team with Japan’s Sales and R&D, develop new business opportunities, support Japanese accounts, and deliver material solutions that meet evolving customer needs. The role requires fluent Japanese, a four-year technical or business degree, and at least 5 years in sales or business

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in plastics tech, business, engineering, chemistry, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years commercial sales/BD experience.
• Strong knowledge of engineering plastics and applications.
• Experience in multinational corporate environments.
• Fluency in Japanese and understanding of Japanese business culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth.
• Expand automotive and non-automotive markets.
• Support Japanese accounts and liaise with Japan teams.
• Provide technical and commercial solutions to customers.
• Maintain CRM records and report performance.

Skills

Fluency in Japanese

Relationship management

Business development

Sales strategy

Cross-cultural communication

Presentation skills

Education

Four-year degree in Plastics Technology, Business, Engineering, Chemistry

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Mitsubishi Performance Polymers Division in the United States is seeking a Sales Manager, Engineering Plastics to drive growth across automotive and non-automotive markets. You will connect our U.S.

commercial team with Japan’s Sales and R&D, develop new business opportunities, support Japanese accounts, and deliver material solutions that meet evolving customer needs. The role requires fluent Japanese, a four-year technical or business degree, and at least 5 years in sales or business