The Sales Officer/Assistant Manager role drives sales growth by promoting building products to architects, consultants, contractors, and construction companies. Working onsite, the position manages the sales process from product specification and order handling through to invoicing and payment collection. At assistant manager level, the role also covers sales planning, strategy development, team supervision, and reporting to the headquarters in Japan.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with architects, consultants, contractors, and customers
Promote products and secure project specifications
Negotiate pricing agreements and manage sales activities
Handle order entry, invoicing, payment collection, and sales documentation
Identify new business opportunities and expand the company’s market presence
Support sales planning, budgeting, and strategy implementation
Prepare sales reports and presentations
Supervise sales team members and report to the headquarters in Japan at assistant manager level
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
3 to 10 years of sales experience in the building materials or construction-related industries
Experience with exterior building materials and facade-related products, such as steel doors, rolling shutters, aluminium windows, window and door components, glass products, or paint and coating products, is preferred
Experience working with Japanese construction companies is highly preferred
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Intermediate or higher English communication skills
Own car and valid driving licence
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and responsible approach to work
About the company
A company in the building materials industry specialising in metal doors, shutters, and related products. The organisation provides products and services for construction and industrial applications.