B2B Sales Executive - Semiconductors and Electronic Components

About the role

Jabil, a manufacturer of engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions for leading global brands, is looking for a B2B Sales Executive in Yokohama. The role focuses on selling semiconductors and electronic components to existing and prospective customers.

Key responsibilities

• Approach prospective customers from an internally prepared target list, initially by telephone or similar outbound channels.
• Identify current procurement needs, especially price pressure, product availability, lead times and supply continuity.
• Respond quickly to enquiries and secure customer meetings.
• Prepare and present proposals for semiconductors and electronic components.
• Maintain follow-up with customers so that relationships and revenue grow over time.
• Coordinate with overseas offices and suppliers, including occasional email communication in English.
• Travel to customer sites when required, which may happen one to two times per week depending on the customer base.

Required profile

• No formal educational qualification required.
• No previous sales or semiconductor/electronic components experience required; second-career and recent-graduate applicants are welcome.
• Valid Japanese driving licence; an automatic-transmission-only licence is acceptable because company cars are used for customer visits.
• Preferred: any sales or customer-facing experience, including retail, hospitality or service sectors.

Required skills

• Basic PC skills, described as being able to enter data into an Excel worksheet.
• Basic written English for simple reading and email communication.
• Strong motivation and persistence in working toward targets.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn and readiness to take on challenges.
• Customer-centred thinking, teamwork, consistent execution and willingness to clarify uncertainties.