Sales Manager (Japanese speaking) - CK - #1131611

Job title: Sales Manager (Japanese speaking) Job ID: 19990 -CK

Location : North/Woodlands

Please note that the successful candidate is not expected to take on all responsibilities immediately. The scope of work will be expanded gradually over the course of 2–3 years as the individual becomes familiar with the business.

Job responsibilities:

Sales & Business Management
• Manage sales coordination mainly for Japanese clients and their subcontractors in Asia.
• Handle orders from clients’ overseas factories (mainly in Southeast Asia) and liaise closely with Japan HQ design teams.
• Verify pricing, quantity, and order details prepared by two sales admin staff before PO issuance.
• Support new business development, including proposing suitable components from HQ or sourcing new parts within Singapore when needed.
• Conduct regular client visits in Singapore (approx. once a month per client).
• Visit overseas customers (mainly Malaysia/Vietnam) 1–2 times a year to address quality issues or follow up on projects.

Supply Chain & Operations
• Coordinate delivery of components from Japan HQ to designated customer warehouses in Singapore.
• Manage monthly air shipments from Japan.
• Follow up on any delivery, quality, or operational issues with customers and vendors.

Reporting & Communication
• Prepare and submit monthly Sales & Profit Reports (in Japanese) to HQ.
• Attend monthly company-wide meeting and overseas distributors’ meeting to present updates directly to HQ management (Chairman/President).
• Handle daily communication with Japan HQ via email and Teams (mostly in Japanese).

Office Management & Back-office Duties
• Oversee the general operations of the Singapore office including office maintenance, HR-related administration, and staff management.
• Manage basic accounting activities:
　o Monthly sales/COGS tracking, inventory control, gross profit calculations
　o Provide data to the accounting firm for bookkeeping and GST submission
•　Manage monthly payroll (Excel-based) and distribute payslips to staff.
•　Handle leave management and basic HR documentation.
•　Assist with VIP visits from Japan HQ (approx. once a year).

Requirements:
•　Experience in semiconductors / electronic components industry
　　(Sales experience preferred but not mandatory. Technical or electronics background also acceptable.)
•　Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
•　Basic accounting knowledge
　　(Understanding of sales/COGS, inventory, gross profit, reading P&L, basic finance terms.)
• Proficiency in Japanese, with the ability to communicate with Japan HQ and Japanese clients


Good to Have
•　Basic IT knowledge
•　Electronics/engineering knowledge
•　Experience working in small teams or cross-functional roles
•　Experience in Japanese companies or trading companies

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