Bilingual (Japanese & English) Sales Account Manager

Asahi Kasei•Fowlerville, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America where our products are used in a wide array of molding applications including automotive, consumer, electronics, furniture, and industrial parts and they provide excellent solutions for pressure vessels. Company: Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. Job Description: As our Sales Account Manager, you will be managing commercial activities at existing and new customers to satisfy corporate mid-term and long term growth objectives. You will also Identify and develop new accounts and applications in designated markets and communicate and coordinate business development. If you speak English and Japanese and have a deep understanding of Japanese business culture and practices, please apply. Benefits Competitive compensation with bonuses Great health benefits Paid time off Paid company holidays Strong company match to 401(k) contributions Tuition reimbursement program Paid parental leave

Requirements

Deep understanding of Japanese business culture and practices is essential for success in this role
Language: Fluent in English and Japanese (written and verbal)
BS in engineering or business with 3 years of experience in plastics, resins, or automotive-related market development, application development
MS Office, Salesforce, and SAP
Ability to plan ahead to manage potential barriers and obstacles in maintaining progress towards set objectives
Drive multiple programs concurrently; Prioritize time effectively to maintain focus on new growth for Asahi Plastics

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in sales/marketing in the Automotive/Chemical industry

Responsibilities

Manage all business with customers
Grow sales according to plan at current customers and prospects
Manage customer pricing, forecast, and relationships
Identify all customer requirements and needs and expand sales according to plan
Identify future customer requirements and ways to add value and help customers
Create value package for customer and leverage value for profitable growth
Develop contacts with customers at all functions and levels including purchasing, production, logistics, marketing, sales, research and development and technical service
Develop full understanding of Asahi Plastics products
Ability to participate and conduct technical and marketing presentations at customers meetings
Balance short term and long term objectives effectively within segment to delivery year over year growth
Responsible for profit and loss of managed accounts