Assistant Sales Manager
- Posted 23 days ago
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Job Description
Position Purpose:
To support the development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies, coordinate promotional activities, analyze market trends, and assist in managing the overall sales and marketing team to drive revenue growth and achieve organizational goals and budgets.
Significant Non-Departmental Internal and External Relationships:
Internal: Finance dept, Logistics dept, Japan R&D & Technical Team
External: Contract suppliers, contact customers, contact agents/ distributors
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow up with given customers – especially Japanese VIP customers mainly for engineering plastics product lines (Polycarbonate and Poly Butylene Terephthalate).
- Communicate with the customers, including price negotiations, delivery time, and counter for claims and complaints with consultants from Host Company and other group affiliates.
- Create and execute the sales target and action plans along with the HQ (Japan) department and company policy.
- Establish business budget and action plan to support supervisors.
- Conduct business activity to achieve budget – Quantity, Sales Revenue, and Gross Profit.
- Report and communicate with supervisors and HQ (Japan).
- Report business activity, results, and forecasts with financial data to HQ (Japan) and affiliate companies, including facilitating the monthly/periodically meetings.
- Plan and execute marketing strategy aligned with HQ (Japan) department policy.
- Conduct market research mainly for engineering plastics product lines, but also for Host Company's products in the region which Host Company covers.
- Extend the sales network by utilising trading companies.
- Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned and/or requested by the management.
Education / Certification
Bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field
Experience / Skill
- Min 5 years (Asst. Manager) in the role in sales and marketing, with a proven record of achieving sales targets and successful execution of marketing campaigns
- Min 5 years (Asst. Manager) of Sales experience in engineering plastics-related products.
- Demonstrated skills in marketing analysis, team management, and effective communication
Knowledge and Technical Skills
- Able to process letters of credit.
- Understanding of Incoterms.
- Fluent in English (proficiency in Japanese is preferred for communication with Japan HQ and Japanese Customers)
More Info
Key Skills
Understanding of Incoterms
Proficiency in Japanese
Price negotiations
Sales and marketing strategies
About Company
Skills:
Data Center Operations, Cost-benefit analysis, Facilities infrastructure, System Operations, Sales and marketing strategies
Skills:
Print production knowledge - file preparation material selection and vendor briefing, Copywriting and brand communication, Client relationship management and business development, Social media management content scheduling and community management, Graphic design and production of marketing collateral, Budget planning spend tracking and cost negotiation, Proficiency in Microsoft Office and presentation tools, Data tracking reporting and performance analysis including familiarity with social platform analytics website analytics and POS sales reporting, Sales development lead generation and pipeline management, Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Canva CapCut or equivalent creative platforms, Marketing strategy framework development and campaign planning, Event and partnership coordination, Photography videography and content editing including short-form video
Skills:
Marketing / Public Relations, Market Research, Negotiation, Maintain Relationships With Suppliers, Work in A Fast Paced Environment, Marketing Initiatives, Customer Engagement, marketing opportunities, Marketing, Ad Campaigns, Class 3 Driving License, Liaising with cross functional teams, Business Administration, Plan Sales Strategies, Communication, Market Trend Analysis
Skills:
shipping logistics, management of overseas accounts, International Trading, understanding of international trade flow, commercial practices, B2b Sales, business development, New Business Development, Incoterms
Skills:
Understanding of Incoterms, Market research, Proficiency in Japanese, Price negotiations, Marketing Strategy, Fluent In English, Sales and marketing strategies