Sales manager in Japan

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Join us in creating a future beyond fossils!

We are now looking for a Sales Manager. This position will be located in Japan.

Greetings from your future manager

“Welcome to join us! We are a multi-national sustainable material solutions company and seek for a pioneer who will develop dynamic Japanese market, together with us.

This position will offer you unique and exciting opportunity to grow your future career with our company” – Matthew Kim, Regional Sales Manager in Japan & Korea

What you’ll do

• Budgeting and execution of company business strategy in Japan
• Customer relationship management and identifying new business opportunities
• Management of customer accounts on price negotiations, payment collections, technical advice, and frequent contacts with customers
• Interacting at all levels with customer from production, technical, purchasing to "senior procurement" to ensure the commercialization of UPM Raflatac products to customers
• Displaying a high level of professionalism and credibility towards customers and end users at all levels
• Ability to work well together with other UPM Raflatac units
• Provides monthly sales report, market information and competitor activities to direct line manager
• Performs all duties in full compliance of all laws, safety, and environmental regulations, and in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures

Who you are

• You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field
• You are fluent in English and the local language
• You have 10 years of working experience in the related field
• You have good skills in cost management, scheduling, planning, and organizing
• You are highly independent and able to reflect a professional manner
• You demonstrate integrity and strictly follow the UPM code of conduct
• You are cooperative in a matrix organization
• You have customer and market insight

This is what we offer for you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Additional Information

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at [email protected]

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UPM Raflatac offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials, graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 12 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPM’s growth businesses and employ around 3,100 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,5 billion (USD 1,6 billion) in 2023. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at www.upmraflatac.com.

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