Ruminant Sales Manager – Japan

We are delighted to work with our client, a leading animal nutrition organization  well known for its innovative products to answer challenges in the ruminant nutrition. Due to importance of the potential business growth and their innovative products lines to be launched in the market, the organization is looking to hire a result driven ruminant sales manager. The role can be based anywhere in Japan and will report to the Head of Sales for the ruminant business, you will have plenty flexibility to develop and implement successful sales strategy to ensure sales revenue and margin budgets for the ruminant sector are achieved.

Ideally you are a person who considers yourself to be a driven sales person in the animal nutrition industry with enjoyment of travelling to meet feed mills to provide solutions for their business. 

Key responsibilities

• Developing the ruminant business to optimize growth revenue for our clients growing ruminant business in Japan market.
• Planning and executing sales channel activity strategy for our client’s ruminant product portfolio.
• Working closely with the  Sales Head in managing and executing ruminant product pricing
• Provide technical expertise to customers and key opinion leaders through seminars and customer visits
• Work closely with the Technical Service Manager in setting up and executing commercial trials to demonstrate our client’s product efficacy.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

• Japan nationality with bachelor degree in animal science, animal nutrition, or agricultural science. A formal qualifications in a ruminant-related field would be an advantage.

• A minimum of five years in sales experience with sound understanding on feed additive and ingredients applications for ruminants
• Outstanding presentation, selling and negotiating skills
• Results-oriented with a demonstrated track record of success in previous roles
• Excellent distributor management and relationship-building skills.
• Good written and spoken English

The position requires regular domestic travel throughout Japan to visit major dairy and beef producers, feed mills, consultants and influencers involved in ruminant production.

If you are looking to take the next step in your ruminant sales career, apply online referencing VRN  2249 ensuring you include a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. For a confidential discussion contact Sativana Suparyono on +628111130577 or at ssuparyono@ aicila.com.

A competitive package will be negotiated with the successful candidate commensurate with skills and experience. Please note only candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted.

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