Japan Account Manager - Cosmetics Ingredients H/F

Contract type

Permanent contract

Job description

For its newly established subsidiary, SILAB NEA (North-East Asia) is seeking an account manager based in its office in Tokyo, to participate in its development on the market of natural active ingredients for the cosmetic and dermo-cosmetic industry.

To take over, grow and consolidate the business established with SILAB’s historical Japanese distributor.

To achieve this goal, you’ll need to: 

- introduce the latest and current ingredients at SILAB’s natural active ingredients portfolio;

- develop business mainly in contact with Domestic player and possibly with multinationals;

- prospect for new customers;

- identify and follow up sales projects;

- develop and maintain effective relationships and loyalty with customers, decision-makers, and influencers;

- plan and execute periodic business trips to meet customers, participate in training courses, seminars, events, and exhibitions.

To ensure that your activities are carried out, you will prepare the annual sales budget and your activity reports for your manager. You will also participate in events and dedicated shows as an exhibitor or visitor. 

You will interact closely with the specific internal teams for scientific and marketing support, customer project leaders, and sales and logistics administration linked to customers’ needs and demands. Upon your arrival, you will benefit from a dedicated training agenda and an annual training schedule linked to the SILAB University program (France and Asia).

Profile

The position requires a double competency in Business and Science, we are looking for a profile with a bachelor’s, master’s or an engineering degree in biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, or similar. It’s expected a previous experience in sales for BtoB cosmetic active ingredients, pharmacy, or food industry. As a technical sales representative, you need to present a sense of autonomy, and strong responsibility, being open-minded and attracted by new challenges. You are fluent in Japanese and are comfortable communicating in English in a professional context.

You should have an interest in building long-term human and business relationships and aspire to join an international company with strong values and constant growth.

Benefits: 

Salary in accordance with experience and profile.

Benefits aligned to the market and detailed during the hiring process. 

What about us: 

SILAB's reputation is based on excellence!

New expertise, cutting-edge technology, high-tech equipment, and highly qualified staff continually raise the company's level of performance and contribute to the launch of innovative, natural products with high added value.

Location:

Based in our office in Tokyo, with frequent national travels to meet customers, as well regular travels to the headquarter in France for training. 

Please apply on our website www.silab.fr (resume and cover letter)

Minimum level of education required

Any level of qualification

Minimum level of experience required

Any level of experience

Job location

Tokyo, Japan