Sales Engineer Industrial Machinery

Job Description This is not just a sales position; it's a technical sales role that involves the entire process, from understanding customer needs and making proposals to securing orders, delivery, installation, and project management. You will work in collaboration with overseas manufacturers and in-house engineers to deliver cutting-edge technology to the Japanese market. Sales Activities • Proposal-based sales to existing customers • New customer acquisition • Customer visits and negotiations • Quotation preparation • Price negotiation • Contract signing • Order management • Technical proposals • Customer needs assessment • Proposal of optimal equipment and solutions • Sales visits accompanied by service engineers • Technical presentations • Project management • Post-order progress management • Delivery schedule management • Installation and commissioning support • Coordination with internal and external stakeholders International collaboration • Email and web conferences with the German headquarters • Negotiations with overseas manufacturers • Technical information gathering • Discovery of new products and suppliers • CRM management • Negotiation information entry • Quotation management • Project management Products Handled • Rubber and tire manufacturing equipment • Plastic processing equipment • Film manufacturing equipment • Nonwoven fabric manufacturing equipment • Extruders • Injection molding machines • Mixers • Food processing plant equipment • Various industrial equipment, consumables, and parts Working Hours • 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (7.5 hours of actual work) • Flexible working hours available • Work from home available (up to 6 days per month) Required Qualifications • 5+ years of B2B sales experience • Sales experience in industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, plant facilities, etc. • Japanese: N1 level or higher • English: Business level (目安: TOEIC 750 or higher) • Valid driver's license • High school diploma or equivalent Preferred Qualifications • Experience in the rubber and tire, plastics, or film/nonwoven fabric industries • Plant engineering experience • Experience negotiating with overseas manufacturers • Technical sales or project management experience Salary & Benefits • Annual Salary: ¥5,600,000 - ¥8,000,000 • Monthly Salary: Base Salary ¥340,000+ plus Sales Allowance ¥40,000+ • Bonus: Twice a year (June and December) • Comprehensive social insurance, commuting allowance • Holidays: Complete two-day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays), Paid leave, Winter holidays (125 days annual leave) • Contract: Full-time employee