Sales & Marketing Executive

Our Client:
Our client one of the top Japanese FMCG companies, dealing with wholesale distribution of chemicals and food products guided by bioscience and fine chemical technologies. They are currently looking for a Sales and Marketing Executive to join their growing team in Singapore. Japanese language proficiency is advantageous to support the communication with native Japanese counterparts from HQ (spoken and written).

The Responsibilities:
• Product: Packaging materials for food, (e.g., plastic packaging for instant noodles, packaging for seasoning sachets, etc.)
• Develop annual sales plans and sales targets.
• Collaborate with customers to plan their material needs, specifically sourcing and requisitioning food packaging materials for manufacturing.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure product specifications are met and delivery schedules are coordinated on behalf of customers.
• Address and follow up on customer feedback and claims.
• Liaise with the sales admin and logistics support teams to coordinate shipments and ensure delivery timelines are met.
• Prepare sales and marketing reports for management review.
• Ensure timely payments from customers.
• Conduct day trips to Johor Bahru to ensure printing accuracy and smooth production.
• Undertake overseas business trips to strengthen relationships and provide excellent customer service.
• Establish and maintain communication with the Japan headquarters regarding technical advice and support for quality control issues.
• Monitor and ensure suppliers consistently provide optimal service and quality.
• Introduce and present new products and packaging solutions to customers.
• Negotiate with suppliers and principals on pricing and better trading terms.
• Source for new products, solutions, and suppliers to support business expansion and improve cost-effectiveness.

The Requirements:
• Degree holder in any business related studies.
• At least 2-3 years of related working experience in Petrochemical/ Trading business.
• Knowledge of Trading terms is preferred.
• High level of interpersonal skills communication, team player skills and independent.
• A valid Class 3 driving license is necessary for driving to Johor Bahru (day trips, frequency based on business needs) for business meetings with suppliers.
• Japanese language proficiency is advantageous to support the communication with HQ (spoken and written).

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