Area Sales Manager (Japanese Speaking)

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Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Negotiable - depending on experience + bonus
Working Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:30
Start Date: Ideally from October 2025
Location: London-based (home office), with regular travel to Düsseldorf and designated markets

Area Sales Manager Main Responsibilities:
•Gain insights into the beverage market and industry through on-the-job training with the expat team in Düsseldorf and sales managers in France, Italy, Germany, and Spain
• Build and maintain trust with wholesalers and diverse customers to grow a strong sales network
• Conduct intensive customer relationship management (CRM)
• Gather market intelligence, identify new trends and opportunities, and share insights with the team
• Collaborate with the Düsseldorf sales team to develop and execute effective sales and marketing strategies
• Lead the business expansion within assigned markets
• Organise and participate in sales and customer events
• Manage social media marketing (Facebook, Instagram, X, etc.) in designated regions
• Build relationships with food/beverage industry influencers and experts
• Prepare regular market and trend reports for internal use
• Represent the company during business trips within Europe and occasionally to Japan

Area Sales Manager Skills, Experience & Competencies:
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in both on- and off-premise channels in the industry
• Strong experience in trade marketing and promotion planning
• Proven ability in budget planning and financial management
• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive business growth
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and business etiquette skills
• Passion for Japanese food and culture
• Willingness to contribute long-term expansion in Europe
• Proactive, approachable, and a team player in a multinational environment
• Strong presentation skills and ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Native level of English, Business level in Japanese is required
• Additional European languages welcome
• Driving Licence is required

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Job Type:
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