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Logistics Sales Manager (Japanese-Speaking) — Contract Logistics / 3PL
Location: Jurong area, Singapore (West)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client is a well-established Japanese multinational logistics
provider operating contract logistics, warehousing and distribution
services in Singapore. The company serves a broad customer base across
Manufacturing, FMCG, Retail, Healthcare, Electronics, Automotive and
E-commerce, and is expanding its commercial team to drive new business
growth.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a hunter-focused B2B sales role responsible for acquiring new
contract logistics and warehousing customers. You will own the full
sales cycle — from prospecting and solution design through to
commercial negotiation and contract closure — and work closely with
Operations to ensure what you sell can be delivered profitably.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
New Business Development
- Identify, prospect and acquire new customers through cold calling,
networking, referrals, industry events and digital prospecting.
- Build and maintain a qualified pipeline sufficient to achieve
monthly and annual sales targets.
- Generate new RFQ, RFP and tender opportunities from targeted
industry verticals.
Solution Design & Commercial
- Conduct discovery meetings to understand customer operational
requirements, pain points and supply chain challenges.
- Prepare and present logistics solutions, warehouse proposals,
pricing models and value propositions tailored to each customer.
- Lead commercial negotiations and convert opportunities into
profitable long-term contracts, within company pricing guidelines.
- Host customer meetings, presentations and warehouse site visits.
Delivery & Governance
- Work closely with Customer Service, Operations, Finance and
Transport teams to ensure seamless implementation and onboarding of
new customers.
- Maintain accurate customer, opportunity and activity records in the
CRM system.
- Achieve and exceed assigned targets for revenue, gross profit and
new customer acquisition.
- Ensure all sales activities comply with company policies,
contractual requirements and ethical business practices.
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REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management,
Business Administration, Marketing or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience in Contract Logistics, 3PL,
Warehousing, E-commerce Fulfilment or Supply Chain Solutions.
- Proven track record of new customer acquisition and target
achievement.
- Hands-on experience preparing tenders, RFQs and logistics solution
proposals.
- Working knowledge of Singapore's logistics industry, warehousing
operations and transportation services.
- Proficiency in English and Japanese (spoken and written). Japanese
language ability is required for this role because the successful
candidate will manage Japanese-speaking customers and business
partners on a daily basis, including solution presentations,
commercial negotiations and written correspondence conducted in
Japanese.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, with strong analytical and
problem-solving ability.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and CRM systems.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented and able to work independently.
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WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 6:30pm
- Workplace located in the west of Singapore (Penjuru Road area)
- Applicants must be eligible to work in Singapore
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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence and used solely
for recruitment purposes.
Nextbeat Singapore Pte. Ltd.
EA Licence No.: 22C1267
EA Personnel: Masashi Kinoshita (Reg. No. R22110252)
Job ID: 153663693