Deputy Sales Manager – Japan

CMA CGM

Deputy Japanese Sales Manager at CMA CGM managing Japanese customer relations across ASEAN countries. Focus on business growth and strategic initiatives for customer portfolio management.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeBangkok • 🇹🇭 ThailandSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales and business development within the shipping and logistics industry, with a strong focus on Japanese customer engagement and market dynamics. Proven ability to lead teams, manage key accounts, and execute commercial strategies across ASEAN markets.

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Sales LeadershipKey Account ManagementBusiness DevelopmentJapanese Market ExpertiseStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Sales StrategyContract NegotiationTender ManagementMarket AnalysisCustomer Retention

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management

Industry Keywords

Shipping IndustryLogisticsFreight ForwardingASEAN MarketsCustomer-Centric Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow the Japanese customer portfolio across Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, driving sustainable business growth and profitability.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key Japanese customers, freight forwarders, and business partners across the region and in Japan.
Identify and develop new business opportunities while strengthening existing customer relationships to drive customer retention and business growth.
Act as the commercial bridge between ASEAN countries, CMA CGM Japan, ARO, and Head Office to support business development and strategic initiatives.
Coordinate and support tender management, contract negotiations, and commercial reviews in collaboration with local, regional, and global stakeholders.
Develop and execute commercial strategies to expand market presence and enhance the performance of the Japanese customer portfolio.
Lead, coach, and develop the Japanese Sales team to achieve commercial objectives and deliver a high level of customer engagement and service excellence.
Monitor sales performance, market trends, and customer developments to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and support strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication, seamless service delivery, and successful implementation of customer solutions.
Promote a customer-centric culture by ensuring timely responses to customer needs and maintaining a consistently high level of service quality.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain, International Business, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in the shipping, logistics, or freight forwarding industry.
Proven experience in sales, key account management, business development, or regional commercial leadership.
Experience working across ASEAN markets is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of Japanese customer expectations, business culture, and market dynamics.
Business-level proficiency in Japanese and excellent command of spoken and written English.
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders across different countries and cultures.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
Well-organized, self-reliant, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Lead and grow the Japanese customer portfolio across Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, driving sustainable business growth and profitability.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key Japanese customers, freight forwarders, and business partners across the region and in Japan.
Identify and develop new business opportunities while strengthening existing customer relationships to drive customer retention and business growth.
Act as the commercial bridge between ASEAN countries, CMA CGM Japan, ARO, and Head Office to support business development and strategic initiatives.
Coordinate and support tender management, contract negotiations, and commercial reviews in collaboration with local, regional, and global stakeholders.
Develop and execute commercial strategies to expand market presence and enhance the performance of the Japanese customer portfolio.
Lead, coach, and develop the Japanese Sales team to achieve commercial objectives and deliver a high level of customer engagement and service excellence.
Monitor sales performance, market trends, and customer developments to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and support strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication, seamless service delivery, and successful implementation of customer solutions.
Promote a customer-centric culture by ensuring timely responses to customer needs and maintaining a consistently high level of service quality. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain, International Business, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in the shipping, logistics, or freight forwarding industry.
Proven experience in sales, key account management, business development, or regional commercial leadership.
Experience working across ASEAN markets is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of Japanese customer expectations, business culture, and market dynamics.
Business-level proficiency in Japanese and excellent command of spoken and written English.
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders across different countries and cultures.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
Well-organized, self-reliant, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Sales Manager 🕒 June 18 LUXASIA 1001 - 5000 💄 Beauty 🛍️ eCommerce 🛒 Retail Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Sales Manager responsible for achieving sales targets and developing marketing strategies for beauty products. Collaborating with teams to ensure customer satisfaction in Bangkok, Thailand. 🏢 Bangkok – Onsite ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🤑 Sales Commercial Sales Manager 🕒 April 24 Yara International 10,000+ employees 🌾 Agriculture 🛍️ eCommerce ⚡ Energy Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Commercial Sales Manager at Yara overseeing operations and strategies in multiple locations across Thailand, focusing on sustainable agriculture and effective resource management. 🏢 Bangkok – Onsite ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 🤑 Sales 🗣️🇹🇭 Thai Required Director, Sales 🕒 March 10 adidas 10,000+ employees 👗 Fashion 🛒 Retail ⚽ Sports Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Director, Sales leading Wholesale Sales function for adidas in Thailand. Develops and implements sales strategy, managing P&L and customer relationships. 🏢 Bangkok – Onsite 💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2020-04 ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 🤑 Sales Assistant Manager, Sales 🕒 March 10 adidas 10,000+ employees 👗 Fashion 🛒 Retail ⚽ Sports Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Assistant Manager, Sales at adidas developing and implementing sales strategies and account plans. Leading sales performance and customer partnerships in the sports and fashion industry. 🏢 Bangkok – Onsite 💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2020-04 ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🤑 Sales Area Sales Manager – Grocery Sales 🕒 February 2 Nestle 5001 - 10000 👥 B2C 🛒 Retail Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Area Sales Manager managing distributor sales teams for Nestlé's Grocery Sales division in the South region. Delivering sales results while coaching team members and engaging with stakeholders. 🏢 Bangkok – Onsite ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 🤑 Sales View More Sales Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Find jobs using your resume Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs