Our client is one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions, offering a broad spectrum of products such as Air Freight, Ocean Freight and Logistics to deliver globally integrated, tailor-made end-to-end solutions to customers worldwide.

Operating a global network with over 450 offices in more than 60 countries, our high-profile client is now seeking to hire an experienced Country Sales Manager to head their Technology Vertical and to execute the sales strategy for this key sector and to promote industry specific and supply chain solutions. This role is based Tokyo.

The primary purpose of your new role is to develop and support the management of (Strategic) Key Accounts within the technology sector, collaborating with Country Level Sales and across the global sector heads to drive the vertical sector objectives of growth and profitability with new and existing customers.

You will actively focus on area growth target settings based on Industry Vertical strategies and manage functionally the assigned Strategic Key Account team (Area KAM & Sales Support), planning and manage sales pipeline of expected and upcoming tenders. This includes leading direct and overseeing global/local bids and proposals across Country Strategic Key accounts, owning final responsibility for the commercial proposition in line with Corporate policies and customer solutions of tenders and bids.

A base line to be successful in this role, will see you demonstrating;

• Minimum of 5 years related sales experience within the logistics/supply chain/ 3PL industry in a Commercial BD/Sales type role including 3 years (minimum) in people management and leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Japanese and English (MANDATORY)
• Above average experience in planning strategically and translate strategy into operational roadmaps, deploying resources efficiently while pushing for results.
• An ability to take complex decisions and be accountable, demonstrating managerial courage and taking responsibility while managing risk.
• Extensive skills to integrate and coordinate resources across functions and borders, building and using networks, encouraging collaboration across borders, being open to outside input and sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Good ability to lead people, including hiring and retaining talent, directing reports, defining KPI's and monitoring performance.
• Profound ability to focus on customer service as a core value, increasing operational efficiencies and setting and monitoring high standards of quality while taking necessary steps to retain and improve customer relationships.

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