Industry: Wholesale / Distribution / Trading
Specialism: Sales - New Business Development
ClosedOur client is a chemicals trading firm, founded in Kyoto, Japan in 1832.
It began as a specialized sales agent securing exclusive contracts to sell industry-leading products from around the world in Japan. Over the years, they have leveraged their technology and information gathering expertise —as well as their global network—to transform the business into a hybrid model offering superior manufacturing, processing, and R&D functions as well as trading company services.
- Maintain rapport with potential and existing clients and to close sales leads (50%:50%)
- Generate sales for a portfolio of accounts to achieve overall annual sales targets for the division
- Identify new business opportunities by identifying targets and evaluating their position in the industry
- Understanding, analyzing and remain current on industry trends, market activities and competitors to support the development of sales strategies
- Keep well-informed of the organization's products and services as incumbent sources new opportunities both locally and regionally and leverages such knowledge to tailor solutions which meet clients' requirements
- Credit control management
- Customer/Vendor Management
- Stock management
- Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory procedures
- Supporting HQ R&D projects and be involved in inter-company communications and network
- Any ad-hoc duties assigned by superior
- Degree/Diploma holder majoring in Chemistry
- At least 3 to 4 years of sales experience.
- At least have working experience in the chemical industry
- Proficient in MS Office and SAP
- Possess a valid Class 3 driving license
- Able to travel within Asia
- Working location: Bugis, Parkview Square
- Working hours: Monday – Friday; 8.30am – 5.00pm
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Performance bonus
- Transport allowance