Sales Manager-(Japan Market)
Negotiable
Sales Manager Job Description (Japan Market)
Position Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Sales Manager to pioneer the market entry and expansion of our Japanese home appliance brand. The ideal candidate will possess established relationships within Japan's retail industry and a demonstrated passion for building emerging brands from the ground up. This role requires a strategic, entrepreneurial professional capable of designing and executing sales strategies that drive channel development and sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead business development and management across the national market, formulating and implementing sales and marketing strategies to achieve ambitious growth targets.
2. Proactively identify, establish, and nurture relationships with key retail customers, distributors, and channel agents, leveraging existing networks to accelerate market penetration.
3. Be responsible for the end-to-end management of channel partners, including daily maintenance, relationship management, and the planning and execution of joint marketing activities.
4. Work closely with the country manager and regional marketing team to manage market budgets and resource allocation, ensuring optimal investment in business development initiatives.
5. Continuously monitor local market dynamics and competitor activities, developing agile response strategies to capture market opportunities.
6. Drive negotiations and secure partnerships with major retail accounts, ensuring successful product listing and prominent in-store or online presence.