Sales Account Manager, Japan

Job Summary:

Reporting to Sales Manager, the Sales Account Manager will be an intricate part of our commercial team. You will be responsible for developing and delivering new sales opportunities for Sensient Technologies. You will also manage existing business with our food accounts throughout the assigned territory, and you will be accountable for the development and execution of sales plans, annual goals and initiatives in support of the Division's strategy and objectives. 

As a Sales account manager at Sensient, you are required to have on-site customer interaction to engage and partner with key customer decision makers to develop and deliver our ingredient solutions to them. 

What you will do:

• You will be responsible for achieving the sales target in your region by developing and actioning on the business plan for the targeted food segments. To do this efficiently, you are results-driven and will use inhouse and external market intelligence through customer visits and activities
• We run our Trains on Time – You will play a critical role in optimizing our customer service. To achieve that, you are able to analyse sales data and stock situation to ensure product availability to customers
• You enjoy good team work, because you are going to work closely with Sensient’s Technical, Marketing, Customer Service and Operations teams to achieve the organisation goals

What you will bring:

• Ideally a BSc in Food Science or Management, Marketing, Sales, Nutrition or relevant work experience to substitute the degree
• Around 5-7 years of successful B2B sales experience
• You are a great communicator and can show us how you successfully set and negotiate product and sales terms
• Because you will be responsible for your own customer accounts, you have good project management skills 
• Customer needs and experience are essential for Sensient. This requires a solid understanding of the market situation in your region
• English language skills are highly desirable

What you will get:

• The opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week 
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities 
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond 

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

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