COMPANY OVERVIEW
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 Business Development.
JOB 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)
JOB 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
- the ability to research independently and present findings
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)
Apply online or feel free to contact me directly for more information about this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicants, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.