Japan - The Government of Japan
Japan - The Government of Japan
Japan - The Government of Japan is a Frankfurt-area recruitment agency that helps Japanese companies operating across Europe find qualified personnel. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, the agency recruits for roles at different levels, including positions for European professionals and Japanese-speaking candidates. Its work centers on understanding each client’s staffing needs and identifying people whose skills and suitability support long-term business performance.

Sales Manager, Business Development – Industrial Heating

Grow European customer relationships and develop markets for industrial electric heating solutions, including applications in steel and semiconductors. The role combines technical B2B sales, customer project support, and coordination with teams in Japan and across Europe.

Description

  • Manage and grow customer accounts and business relationships across Europe
  • Expand sales of electrical heating technology and industrial heating solutions
  • Identify new markets and applications, including in steel and semiconductor industries
  • Coordinate technical and commercial matters with customers and internal and international teams
  • Guide customer projects and inquiries from first contact through implementation
  • Track market and customer needs to uncover business opportunities
  • Collaborate with the Japanese parent company and international subsidiaries
  • Travel occasionally for business, including about two annual visits to headquarters in Japan

Requirements

  • University degree, preferably in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, process engineering, chemistry, or a comparable technical discipline
  • Several years of experience in sales, business development, or key account management in technical B2B settings
  • Experience selling complex products or solutions that require customer consultation
  • Technical knowledge of, and interest in, electric heat generation, heating elements, and related technologies
  • Able to work independently and in a structured way
  • Professional-level German and English, including negotiation skills
  • Japanese language skills are an advantage
  • Interest in Japanese culture is an advantage

Benefits

  • Company car
  • International position in a Japanese corporate setting
  • Small, close-knit organization
  • Hybrid work after onboarding
  • Work with colleagues and contacts across Europe and Japan

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