Remote Sales Manager, Engineering Plastics (Automotive)

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

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical's Engineering Plastics sales team in the United States seeks a Sales Manager, Engineering Plastics to drive growth in automotive and related markets. Based remotely in the US, you will bridge our US commercial organization with Japan's Sales and R&D teams, shape strategic opportunities, and support Japanese accounts.

The role requires fluent Japanese, a four-year technical or business degree, and at least five years of commercial experience.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Japanese, both written and verbal, is required.
• Four-year degree in Plastics Technology, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of related commercial experience in sales, marketing, or new business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies that support revenue growth, operating income improvement, and business objectives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within engineering plastics, automotive applications, and related markets.
• Expand the customer base across automotive and non-automotive industries.
• Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell additional products and services.
• Develop compelling value propositions that demonstrate the technical and commercial benefits of Mitsubishi Chemical products.
• Provide strategic account direction and qualified business opportunities to the commercial team.

Skills

Fluent Japanese

Sales strategy

Relationship mgmt

Education

Plastics/Engineering/Business degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Mitsubishi Chemical's Engineering Plastics sales team in the United States seeks a Sales Manager, Engineering Plastics to drive growth in automotive and related markets. Based remotely in the US, you will bridge our US commercial organization with Japan's Sales and R&D teams, shape strategic opportunities, and support Japanese accounts.

The role requires fluent Japanese, a four-year technical or business degree, and at least five years of commercial experience.