B2B Sales Representative (m/f/d)

About the company

Our client is a prominent Japanese trading company specializing in components for advanced technologies and industrial solutions in the fields of automation, electronics, and industrial equipment.

Currently, they are looking to fill a position in B2B Sales Representative.

Responsibilities

Development of new business in the European area (focusing on machine tooling & green energy industry)

• Research of current market situation and customers’ needs
• Development of strategies to approach customers; independently, together with Europe office staff, and with the Japanese HQ
• Supervision of new projects from first steps to close relationship

Support of Asian suppliers in the EMEA market

• Research of and outreach to new potential customers
• Support at exhibitions
• Visits of and meetings with customers/suppliers

Support of local customers from EMEA

• Handling of quotation requests
• Handling of quality issues
• Environmental compliance support

General information:

• On-the-job training provided
• Business travel depending on project (mainly 1-2 day-trips within Europe)

Requirements

• English (business level) > Japanese (business level) > German (preferred)
• Driver's license + driving experience preferred
• Working experience welcome but not mandatory Sales
• You need:
• the ability to research independently and present findings
• to stay motivated even without immediate results
• good communication skills
• good teamwork
• interest in new technologies and markets

Benefits

• Working hours: 40 hours/week (Monday - Friday)
• Flex time (core hours = 10:00-15:00) *not specified in contract
• Bonus: min. 1 month's pay (= 50% in Jun and 50% in Nov)
• Remuneration based on new project orders received *not specified in contract
• Commuting allowance
• Annual leave: 30 days
• Home office: 2 days per week
• Trial period: 6 months (paid vacation can be taken after 3 months)