via Reed · 21 September 2026 ·5 days ago

Japanese Speaking Logistics Sales Manager

People First
Manchester Full-time GBP 43,000 – 43,000
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Title: Japanese Speaking Logistics Sales Manager

Salary: £43,000 per annum (depending on experience and skills)

Location: Manchester / Midlands

Job status: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Japanese Speaking Logistics Sales Manager - Responsibilities:

  • Develop new business opportunities within the assigned area, focusing on Manchester and the wider Midlands region.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers and identify opportunities to expand business.

  • Promote and sell freight forwarding and logistics services to new and existing customers.

  • Understand customer requirements and work closely with relevant internal teams to provide appropriate solutions.

  • Conduct customer visits and business development activities across the assigned territory.

  • Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve business growth and revenue targets.

  • Monitor market trends and customer needs to identify new business opportunities.

  • Carry out other duties related to sales and business development as required.

Japanese Speaking Logistics Sales Manager - Requirements:
  • Proven sales experience within the freight forwarding or logistics industry is essential.

  • Proven B2B sales experience.

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

  • Business-level Japanese and English proficiency.

  • A self-starter with the ability to manage sales activities independently.

  • A valid UK driving licence is essential.

  • Willingness to travel within the assigned territory as required.

Please follow us on Linkedin: company/people-first-team-japan

We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.

People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.

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