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Job ID : 1621259 Date Updated : November 3rd, 2026

PR/087631 | Technical Sales for Membrane Manufacturers in Düsseldorf (m / f / d)

Location Germany, Düsseldorf
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

Company Overview

 A Japanese manufacturer specializing in advanced materials such as nonwoven fabrics, membrane-related materials, filtration media, and specialty papers. The company supplies highly functional materials to customers across various industrial sectors and is expanding its overseas business, particularly in Europe and North America.
 
As part of its succession planning, the European operation is seeking a sales professional who will gradually take over responsibilities from the current sales representative and develop into a future leadership role within the organization.
 
Responsibilities
Business & Operations Management
  • Support sales forecasting and annual budgeting activities
  • Monitor profitability and business performance
  • Coordinate with supply chain and logistics functions regarding inventory, production planning, and customer deliveries
  • Collaborate with external service providers such as accounting firms and logistics partners
  • Contribute to the future strategic development of the European business
Leadership Development
  • Learn the operational and management aspects of the European entity through direct mentoring by current management
  • Gradually assume management responsibilities over a 1-2 year transition period
Requirements
  • Several years of B2B sales experience
  • Experience selling industrial products, materials, components, chemicals, specialty materials, filtration products, or related technical products
  • Business fluent-level Japanese and English
  • Willingness to travel within Europe and occasionally internationally
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Background in technical sales, materials, chemicals, membrane technology, filtration, nonwoven products, or related industries
  • Experience coordinating with manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics functions
  • Budgeting, profit management, or business planning experience
  • Interest in future business leadership and management responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Indicative compensation range:
    • Approximately EUR 80,000+ gross annually
    • Expected increase to EUR 100,000+ in the future
  • Performance-related compensation and executive remuneration potential
  • Depending on hiring structure, expatriate package arrangements may be considered
  • International career development opportunities
 
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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 6 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Native Level
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • Germany, Düsseldorf

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Other (Manufacturing)

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