Turf Sales Assistant Manager – West Japan

About the role

The Turf Sales Assistant Manager will be responsible for achieving sales targets and expanding market share for BASF’s turf solutions across West Japan, with a focus on golf‑course customers. The position operates primarily from a home office (SOHO) with a monthly in‑person meeting in Tokyo and frequent travel throughout the region.

Key responsibilities

• Execute efficient sales activities to meet the sales budget for assigned customers and area through effective communication with relevant authorities.
• Maintain up‑to‑date sales forecasts for responsible accounts.
• Manage customer profiles, rebate calculations, product shipments, receivables, sales promotions, and handle customer claims.
• Plan and implement sales promotion and technical activities for golf courses within the assigned territory.
• Propose new promotion initiatives, life‑cycle management (LCM) measures, and market plans & strategies to support the turf business.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Support the sales manager by monitoring forecast accuracy and leading transferred project activities.
• Supervise and consult junior colleagues as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Fluent Japanese language skills.
• Work experience in the agro‑chemical industry; turf sales or marketing experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of the Japanese turf market, related products and competitors.