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Regional Sales Manager

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Job Summary

To lead regional sales growth, manage Japanese key account customers, and oversee overseas subsidiary operations in the region. The role acts as a key bridge between Japanese customers, Japan HQ, overseas subsidiaries, regional branches, and Singapore management to ensure business growth, smooth operations, and strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute regional sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets
  • Manage and expand Japanese key account customers in Singapore and overseas markets to drive revenue growth
  • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with Japanese customers, agents, distributors, and business partners to enhance customer loyalty
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in regional markets to increase market share
  • Support overseas subsidiaries and regional branches in sales, operations, customer follow-up, and business planning to ensure alignment with company goals
  • Monitor sales performance, order intake, forecasts, customer issues, and market trends to inform strategic decisions
  • Coordinate business matters effectively with Japan HQ, Singapore management, and overseas subsidiaries to ensure seamless operations
  • Support quotation preparation, pricing strategies, contract negotiation, delivery, installation, and after-sales coordination to optimize customer satisfaction
  • Handle customer escalations and major business issues promptly and professionally to maintain strong client relationships
  • Prepare comprehensive sales reports, business updates, forecasts, and regional operation reports to track progress and inform stakeholders
  • Ensure overseas subsidiaries comply with company direction, policies, and business targets to maintain operational consistency
  • Support exhibitions, customer visits, branch meetings, and regional business activities to promote brand presence and customer engagement

Preferred competencies and qualifications

  • Experience in machinery, manufacturing equipment, automation, precision engineering, machine tools, or industrial products
  • Experience managing Japanese customers or Japanese multinational corporation accounts
  • Degree in Engineering, Business, Sales & Marketing, International Business, or related field
  • Minimum 8 to 12 years’ experience in sales, business development, or regional operations
  • Proficient in English and Japanese languages