Senior Sales Executive - OEM/ODM Furniture

Location Tokyo
Discipline Industrial
Job type Permanent
Salary Negotiable
Reference 53084

Position: Senior Sales Executive – OEM/ODM Furniture

Location: Fully remote (option to work at Tokyo office from October 2025)
Employment Type: Full-time (with probation period)
Start Date: Flexible / ASAP

About the Company

This company is an OEM/ODM partner that connects global manufacturing capabilities with the Japanese market. It focuses on mid- to high-end customized furniture for residential and hospitality clients. In October 2025, the company will open a flagship showroom in Tokyo to strengthen client engagement and brand presence in Japan.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive sales growth and expand the client pipeline to increase market share in Japan.

  • Target key customers, including branded furniture retail chains in the residential segment.

  • Build relationships with interior design studios, construction, and fit-out firms as secondary targets.

  • Leverage existing industry connections to identify new business opportunities and key decision-makers.

  • Set and achieve ambitious sales and revenue goals, developing effective sales strategies and consistently meeting KPIs.

  • Manage deal flow from lead generation through contract closure, ensuring smooth handover to internal production and logistics teams.

  • Monitor competitors, market developments, and customer trends, providing actionable insights to management.

Required Qualifications

  • Extensive sales or sourcing experience in the residential furniture industry (hospitality experience preferred).

  • Proven ability to secure large-scale contracts worth several million yen or more.

  • Strong negotiation and deal-closing skills.

  • Established network within branded furniture retailers and other relevant industry stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated success in executing KPI-driven sales plans.

  • Highly self-motivated and able to work independently without close supervision.

  • In-depth understanding of the OEM/ODM furniture business in Japan.

  • Strong grasp of both B2B and B2C sales dynamics, particularly within the premium customization market.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Business-level proficiency in English or Chinese.

  • Experience working with overseas suppliers or manufacturers.

  • Residence in the Kanto region for easier client access.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Results-oriented sales professional with a proactive and competitive mindset.

  • Consistently achieves and surpasses performance targets.

  • Skilled at developing long-term client relationships and closing high-value deals.

  • Entrepreneurial and self-directed, with strong accountability and adaptability.

  • Capable of motivating cross-functional teams and anticipating industry changes.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive annual salary based on experience and performance record.

  • Commission-based incentives directly linked to order volume and profitability.

  • Flexible working hours with a remote-first policy; showroom workspace available.

  • Commuting reimbursement for client visits.