Responsibilities:

• Analyze current and future market trends to formulate a 2-3 year business expansion plan.
• Develop and implement sales expansion plans for each product, focusing on cost reduction.
• Monitor monthly sales and profit progress, taking corrective action if performance falls behind budget.
• Propose sales plans for new products or businesses, and suggest investment opportunities to customers, suppliers, and logistics partners.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while creating connections with potential clients.
• Direct staff to improve performance, identify and address team weaknesses, and propose strategies to enhance business efficiency, including the adoption of paperless processes and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
• Ensure all operations comply with internal and external regulations.
• Report the team's performance and operational challenges to superiors and consult on next steps.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Sales or Trading.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment.
• Basic knowledge in accounting, finance, and risk management is advantageous.
• Comprehensive knowledge of government regulations related to the chemical business.
• Advisory and consultation skills with strong networking and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in English for both writing and conversation.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Fluency in Japanese is a significant advantage.