Account Manager Coatings & Adhesives
To drive sales growth and manage key customer relationships for Clariant's Absorbents & Additives business in Japan. The role focuses on developing new business opportunities, implementing effective sales strategies, and coordinating with distributors to achieve revenue targets while representing Clariant's interests in the Japanese market.
Responsibilities
Business Development - Develop and implement customer business plans - Execute key account strategies - Drive new business development and innovation sales - Identify and pursue growth opportunities in the market Sales and Marketing Strategy Implementation - Agree on sales targets and ensure their achievement - Initiate product introductions and service initiatives - Implement marketing strategies aligned with business objectives - Monitor market trends and competitive landscape Distributor Management - Set targets and conduct regular performance reviews - Motivate and coach distributors to achieve business goals - Control supply/demand, develop and maintain strong relationships with distribution partners Team Coordination - Support other account managers in their activities - Collaborate with cross-functional teams - Coordinate stakeholders across different departments - Ensure effective communication between internal and external partners
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering background is preferred Skills:
Experience: Minimum 5 years of sales and marketing or technical sales experience in the chemical industry, Coating & Adhesive, MNC experience preferred
High self-motivation and ability to work independently
Excellent business acumen
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage challenging business environments
Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
Our Offer
給与 経験やスキルを考慮し当社規定によって決定 賞与:基礎賞与年 2 回 業績賞与(セールスインセンティブ)年 1 回 就業時間 労働時間区分:フレックスタイム制 コアタイム:有 10:30 15:30 フレキシブルタイム :有 7:00~10:30 、15:30~20:00 標準的な勤務時間帯: 9:00 17:30 休憩時間 1 時間 残業⽉ 10~20 時間程度 休⽇‧休暇 年間休⽇: 124 ⽇(2025年) 年間有給休暇: 15 ⽇~20 ⽇ (下限⽇数は、⼊社 3 か ⽉経過後の付与⽇数 となります ) その他特別休暇、傷病休暇、積⽴休暇、永年勤続休暇 福利厚⽣ 住宅⼿当あり 通勤⼿当あり 在宅勤務制度あり(ハイブリッド勤務) カフェテリアプラン制度 確定拠出年⾦制度 総合福祉団体保険 定年後再雇⽤制度 試⽤期間 有り( 3 か ⽉)
Your Contact
採⽤担当 ⼈事 中澤
03-5977-7906
keiko.nakazawa@clariant.com
Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.