Assistant Manager of Business Development- Specialty Chemical Products (remote)

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International Chemical Company is seeking an Assistant Manager of Business Development for their Specialty Chemicals in the US, Canada and Mexico.

  • Manages Customer Relationships by reviewing and evaluating sales and marketing plans for key products; by maintaining close communication with key customer management and sales and marketing staff to build strong, long-lasting customer relationships; by monitoring sales performance and gaining real time market knowledge; by ensuring smooth ordering and product fulfillment; by determining the causes of and resolving issues in a timely manner
  • Leads in Identifying and Selecting New customers to Expand Business in the United States and Canada by designing and implementing strategic business plans for potential new business; To grow polymer business (Polybutadiene, Styrene derivatives etc.,), Functional chemicals business (Isocyanate, Organic Titanium etc.,), and Sodium businesses; by identifying potential future distributors; by holding meetings to determine the best candidate for our new products; by negotiating key contracts and agreements; by executing all necessary agreements to begin the business; and by advising Senior Management on needed actions.
  • Manages Marketing and Sales Strategies by preparing marketing and sales strategies for existing and future candidate products in development; by reviewing publications and trade journals; by communicating with suppliers and customers to determine what is occurring in key markets; by attending key trade shows and conferences to obtain updated market information.
  • Participates in Corporate Budgetary Process by preparing the yearly sales budget for specialty chemicals business; by determining yearly production, sales and inventory levels to determine future sales opportunities; by ensuring adequate purchase and production occurs to meet future market demands; by managing costs and increasing revenues; by assessing year-end budgetary results; and by advising Senior Management on needed actions.
  • Supports sales administration and logistics functions by sharing with logistics coordinators customer information, supplier invoices, prices, contracts (cost control), special shipping requirements, and any other information needed to ensure on-time shipments and accurate deliveries.
  • Maintains Professional and Technical Knowledge to ensure proper handling of new products.
  • Complies with Federal, State/Provincial, and Local Laws and Regulations Requirements related to the specialty chemical products by studying existing and new regulations; adhering to requirements; ensuring compliance; monitors and analyzes relevant regulatory and product-related information and provides notification to management of the possible impact to the Company’s business.
  • Keeps Management Informed by submitting weekly reports; by participating in meetings; and by reporting problems to Senior Management verbally or in writing in order to avoid confusion and further problems; and by recommending changes for improvements in the Company’s functions to Senior Management.
  • Train Staff by providing market knowledge; and by training Staff when necessary on the detailed workings of the US and Canadian specialty chemicals business, consisting of both detailed distribution and customer knowledge as well as the detailed market review of products and past that comprise the products for the US market.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or university in chemical science/engineering; and at least two-year working experience as sales or technical sales in chemical industry. Experience in the business related to sodium metal and/or polymer preferred.
  • Strong communication/interpersonal skills
  • Strong planning and management skills
  • Must be open to domestic/international travel
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Remote work possible (Home Office)

Base salary 80K+Bonus

Account Manager – Pharma Chemicals (Remote)

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International Chemical Company is seeking an account manager for their HPC and related products in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food ingredients in the industrial market in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina in order to support the growth of the business.

Responsibilities

  • Manages Customer Relationships by reviewing and evaluating sales and marketing plans for key products;
    by maintaining close communication with key customer management and sales and marketing staff to build strong, long-lasting customer relationships; by monitoring sales performance and gaining real-time market knowledge; by ensuring smooth ordering and product fulfillment; by determining the causes of and resolving issues in a timely manner; and by providing clear understanding and communication to the company’s Japanese specialty chemicals staff and to affiliates.
  • Performs Technical Presentations and Support by conducting on-site and/or web-based technical seminars for targeted parties, such as pharmaceutical scientists; by informing participants about the company’s product characteristics including technical properties, and examples of applications; by providing pharmaceutical scientists with sample testing; and by performing technical support for application development and testing.
  • Represents the Company by maintaining relationships within the industry, such as distributors, current customers, industry players, academic leaders, etc.; by participating and supporting the international Pharmaceutical Excipients Council, for example, attending meetings, advocating for excipients manufacturers, etc; and by attending trade shows and other events as necessary in order to increase the presence of the company.
  • Performs Regulatory Support by including communication with the regulatory authorities and customers to support the business.
  • Inventory Control, shipment management and sample arrangement including communication and coordination with affiliated staff and customers.
  • Complies with Federal, State, and Local requirements by studying existing and new regulations; by adhering to requirements; and by filling reports as necessary.
  • Keeps Senior Management or Head Office Informed by participating in meetings; by submitting weekly reports; reporting problems to Senior Management verbally or in writing to avoid confusion and further problems.  Informed by submitting weekly reports; by participating in meetings; and by reporting problems to Senior Management verbally or in writing in order to avoid confusion and further problems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or university in pharm science or equivalent pharm experience.  Master’s degree preferred.
  • Related experience and/or training required.
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Japanese language skill a plus.,
  • Knowledge of and ability to use a computer and such applications like Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Open to travel domestically or internationally for business
  • Remote work can be considered (Home office)

 

 

Bilingual Japanese IT Account Manager – remote

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An international IT consulting firm in NYC is seeking a Bilingual Japanese Account Manager for their solutions business.   This position can be remote.

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Assistant Sales Manager – Crop Protection (Pesticide) Solutions

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International Chemical Company is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager for their Pesticides products who will be handling sales, marketing, and certain development functions in the agrochemicals business.  The position will be remote (home office) basis.

1. Sales & Planning (40%)

  • Achieve sales goals by working closely with Business Manager (supervisor) by utilizing available resources; monitoring and reminding/enforcing customers’ contractual obligations; and providing professional and timely communication with customers.
  • Achieve sales growth by seeking out new opportunities and/or encouraging proposals from customers, while considering supply capabilities, development and registration timelines, regulatory requirements, and existing rights or obligations with other customers.
  • Administer receipt of customer forecasts and purchase orders, ensuring both are received under the conditions agreed the company and the customer.
  • Support communications between customers and other internal departments within the company, such as Sales; Logistics; Business Support; Accounting; Safety, Environment & Quality Assurance.
  • Manage and deepen relationships with customers through appropriate communication and in-person meetings, when necessary.
  • Analyze competitor, regulatory and other market opportunities/threats and propose countermeasures to grow/defend sales.
  • Support the preparation of an annual budget for both sales and related expenses.
  • Support preparation of annual activity plans for sales and marketing activities.
  • Implements budget, and annual activities.

2. Marketing (30%)

  • Administer field trials performed internal/external partners; from co-drafting protocols to analyzing reports.
  • Support communications between customers/partners and other internal departments within the company such as Development, Marketing, and Sales.
  • Support the development of marketing and promotional materials by utilizing data and other assets from internal and external sources.
  • Represent the company professionally and promote products/services at various industry meetings, such as conferences, tradeshows, and field days.

3. Development (20%)

  • Support existing development projects to achieve development, registration, and launch goals.
  • Identify new opportunities for expanded uses or completely new opportunities and help prepare business cases to justify pursuing such opportunities.
  • Support related communications between customers/partners and other internal departments within the company such as Development, Registration, Marketing, and Sales.
  • Support the company for other business or product development activities, as requested.

 

Requirements

  •  3+ years of experience in agronomy/crop consulting, seed sales, agrochemical sales, or similar fields
  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and three to five years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong communications skills both verbal and written.
  • Must be able to use a computer and such applications as Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.

 

 

Manager of Business Development – Int’l Chemical Company

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International Chemical Company is seeking a Manager of Business Development in their Information Communication Technology (ICT) Team who will be responsible for new development activities of various products within a cross-functional organization to collect major Technolgy companies (e.g, GAFAM) future trends for the company.

  • Plan, execute and achieve the budgets
  • Manage the development of new business; by actively seeking new sales and business opportunities, develop plans and initiatives; by implementing new pricing structures and drawing up strategies for contract development; by identifying and tracking market trends; by identifying customer and market needs; by supporting the Director in collecting and analyzing competitive intelligence
  • Manage accounts and provide customer support; by acting as customers’ primary contact for support; by regularly visiting and communicating with customers; by building relationships with key decision markers within customers and partners to collect information and develop and strengthen positive business relationships; by providing technical, quality, manufacturing, and engineering product support to customers; by actively seeking future technical trends at customer and within the industry as a whole; by monitoring product sales performance and regularly providing management with analysis and feedback
  • Ensure product compliance

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in engineering or science
  • at least 5-7yrs’ related work experience
  • 5-7yrs’ experience in materials, composites, chemicals, plastics, healthcare industry or advance technologies
  • Experience working with global technologies companies (e.g., GAFAM) a plus
  • Strong PC skills
  • Strong interpersonal/communications skills both in verbal and written
  • A Team Player, can perform well with minimum supervision

 

 

Sales Assistant

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International Chemical Company is seeking a Sales Assistant responsible for sales support functions, including providing customer service, maintaining sales information, and creating documents as necessary.

Responsivities:

  • Performs Sales Support Functions by processing sales data and generating sales reports; by receiving, processing, and confirming orders; by creating purchase orders, letters of credit, and sales contracts; by conducting research activities on the internet grasp current market needs; by contacting customers in order to troubleshoot problems as they occur; by following up on past-due accounts to ensure that all collections are completed and by performing any other sales support functions as necessary.
  • Assists Production Processes by communicating with oversea suppliers via telephone and e-mail to ascertain production (including sample process and bulk production) is going smoothly on time and keeping quality standard; by negotiating with customers when quality or delivery problems are found; and by handling production issues as necessary.
  • Provides Customer Services by effectively communicating with customers via phone, f, and e-mail and handling questions, requests, and claims; by providing information about sales order status; by preparing textile/garment samples for customers; by assisting claims issues; by following up on all customer calls, visits, and inquiries; by reporting customer concerns, and resolving when possible; and by troubleshooting any problems in a timely manner.
  • Maintains Information: by maintaining sales data; by entering sales and profit data per customer/product; by inputting new client company information in the database; by creating customer contact reports; by creating and checking stock data sheet; and by documenting new project inquiries from new and current clients.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 1year’s relevant experience
  • Strong communications/interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Flexible work style, can work under pressure

Sales & Business Development Associate – Specialty Chemicals

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International Chemical Company is seeking a Sales/Business Development Associate for their Specialty Chemicals.

  • Manages Customer Relationships by reviewing and evaluating sales and marketing plans for key products; by maintaining close communication with key customer management and sales and marketing staff to build strong, long-lasting customer relationships; by monitoring sales performance and gaining real time market knowledge; by ensuring smooth ordering and product fulfillment; by determining the causes of and resolving issues in a timely manner; and by providing clear understanding and communication to the head office staff and to affiliates.
  • Leads in Identifying and Selecting New customers to Expand Business in the United States and Canada by designing and implementing strategic business plans for potential new business; by adhering to instructions from head office. To grow polymer business (Polybutadiene, Styrene derivatives etc.,), Functional chemicals business (Isocyanate, Organic Titanium etc.,), and Sodium businesses; by identifying potential future distributors; by holding meetings to determine the best candidate for our new products; by negotiating key contracts and agreements; by executing all necessary agreements to begin the business; and by advising Senior Management on needed actions.
  • Manages Marketing and Sales Strategies by preparing marketing and sales strategies for existing and future candidate products in development by head office; by reviewing publications and trade journals; by communicating with suppliers and customers to determine what is occurring in key markets; by attending key trade shows and conferences to obtain updated market information and to represent NAI.
  • Participates in Corporate Budgetary Process by preparing the yearly sales budget for the team; by determining yearly production, sales and inventory levels to determine future sales opportunities; by ensuring adequate purchase and production occurs to meet future market demands; by managing costs and increasing revenues; by assessing year-end budgetary results; and by advising Senior Management on needed actions.
  • Supports sales administration and logistics functions by sharing with logistics coordinators customer information, supplier invoices, prices, contracts (cost control), special shipping requirements, and any other information needed to ensure on-time shipments and accurate deliveries.
  • Maintains Professional and Technical Knowledge to ensure proper handling of new products.
  • Complies with Federal, State/Provincial, and Local Laws and Regulations Requirements related to the specialty chemical products by studying existing and new regulations; adhering to requirements; ensuring compliance; monitors and analyzes relevant regulatory and product-related information and provides notification to management of the possible impact to the Company’s business.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical science or engineering.
  • 3+yrs experience as sales/technical in chemical industry preferred.  Exp. in polymer preferred.
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office

Base salary up to 85K +bonus

BL Japanese Business Development Manager (Community Manager)

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A global firm who is managing an online platform which connects coffee producers and roasters around the world is seeking a Business Development Manager (Community Manager) in order to launch their US operations.

  • Develop/expand company’s roaster community in US; traveling within US to establish/develop relationships with roasters.
  • Plan and create roaster hubs in different country
  • Plan, develop, and manager various events for the community
  • Liaise with offices in Japan and Europe to plan/execute business plans

 

Qualifications

  • Work experience in Sales/Business Development
  • Experience in coffee industry a big plus
  • Self-starter and able to perform with minimum supervision
  • Superb communications and interpersonal skills
  • Can perform well in diversified environments
  • Business level or higher Japanese and English skill

Sales Coordinator – International Chemical Manufacturer

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International Chemical Manufacturer is seeking a Sales Coordinator who will be assisting managing/maintaining customer relationship as well as providing sales administration and effective customer support.

Responsibilities

1. Sales Support

  • Process sales data and generate sales reports
  • Receive, process, and confirm orders
  • Create purchase orders, letters of credit, and sales contracts
  • Maintain sales data and enter sales and profit data per customer/product
  • Create customer contract reports
  • Document new project inquiries from new and existing clients
  • Make quotations and send them to the customers
  • Assist in projecting sales and profit
  • Prepare sales reports

2. Manage customer relationship

  • Contact designated customers and ascertain their needs as well as business information
  • Visit customers to make presentations about products
  • Identify customer needs and problems in a timely manner
  • report all problems to the necessary party
  • Share price quotes proposals, and credit terms to current and prospective customers

3. Provide customer service

  • Communicate with customers and handle questions, requests and claims
  • Provide information about sales order status
  • Prepare sample for customers and follow up sample requests
  • Report customer concerns and resolve/troubleshoot in a timely manner

Requirements

  • BS/BA degree.
  • 1+year’s working experience
  • Strong written/verbal communications
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Motivated self-starter with strong business ethics and integrity
  • Able to work independently as well as to be able to perform in a team
  • Driver’s license.
  • Open to business trip

Bilingual Japanese Business Development Manager – Int’l Chemical Company

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International Chemical Company is seeking a Business Development Manager with Japanese language skill who will be managing the sales and marketing of their products (Photomask Pellicle, etc.)  for Electronics/Semi-conductor industry.   This is fully remote position.

  • Plan, execute and achieve the budgets
  • Responsible for over-all sales and marketing activities
  • Responsible for gathering critical information from the US based customers for the sales increase in the global manufacturing areas
  • Responsible for maintaining current customers, for locating new potential customers, and obtain new customers for the Company and its group companies
  • Responsible for introducing new generations of the related products to the current and to the potential customers by working closely with Head Office in Japan to provide the US based customers and potentials with the maximum supports in the field of new technologies
  • Initiate and provide countermeasures against quality issues
  • Responsible for resolving commercial issues, including aged payments
  • Support next generation lithography developmental activities, including EUV related works, for Company’s head office in Japan

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business-related degree
  • Relevant work experience within the semiconductor, IT, or Chemical Industries.
  • Strong PC skills
  • Japanese language skill
  • Strong interpersonal/communications skills both in verbal and written
  • Open to business travel both domestic and international
  • A Team Player, can perform well with minimum supervision