KANEMATSU AMÉRICA DO SUL is a subsidiary of the KANEMATSU CORPORATION, one of the oldest trading companies, founded in 1889 in Japan.
The company is involved in various industries including Electronics & Devices, Foods, Meat & Grain, Steel, Material & Plant, Motor Vehicles & Aerospace, and their network of companies is now comprised of offices in over 50 cities with worldwide sales of nearly $10 billion.
KANEMATSU AMÉRICA DO SUL is looking for a Salesperson who will be responsible for Commercial & Sales activities (negotiation with suppliers, documents control, cargo readiness, attending visitors) and new business development (business intelligence, prospecting for new customers, new product ideas, new type of business scheme) for their Meat division.
RESPONSABILIDADES E ATRIBUIÇÕES: Seek out potential meat-packing suppliers for existing or upcoming products through various communication channels, including phone calls, emails, and site visits, with a focus on developing new business in a "hunter" commercial profile.Collaborate with Kanematsu Japan to identify and present new export opportunities within the meat-packing industry.Conduct research to generate and evaluate fresh project ideas and initiatives.Assist in the development of Business Plans for approved project concepts.Create project presentations in Japanese and English to effectively communicate ideas.Execute and oversee the development of approved projects.Provide support for business intelligence activities.Monitor stock levels of supplier products and track shipment and delivery timelines.Conduct supplier visits, along with customers when necessary, for business verification and relationship maintenance.Manage and organize business-related documents, including purchase orders, sales contracts, and shipping documents.Respond to customer emergencies, addressing issues such as quality concerns and cargo delays.Participate in web meetings with Kanematsu Japan or other branches as needed.Assist in the preparation of sales reports. REQUISITOS E QUALIFICAÇÕES: Complete bachelor's degree.Japanese Advanced or Fluent proficiency.English Advanced or Fluent proficiency is desirable.Minimum 3 years of experience working with Trading (logistics, incoterms, letter of credits, export skills).Previous experiece negotiating with suppliers and booking containers for export.Previous experience working with meat and food export is desirable.Avaliability for travel (5-10 days/month).