Mission
As a Sales Representative, you will be responsible for driving sustainable revenue and profitable growth within the Japanese market for the Layers Business Unit. You will develop long-term customer relationships, identify and capture new business opportunities, and support the implementation of commercial strategies aligned with Hendrix Genetics' objectives.
This position combines commercial excellence, customer intimacy, market development and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen our market position and customer value proposition.
Responsibilities
Business Development & Customer Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers through a Key Account Management approach.
- Identify new business opportunities and expand market presence in line with global business strategy.
- Prospect new customers and explore untapped market opportunities.
- Negotiate commercial agreements and support business growth initiatives.
- Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and market expectations
- Deliver sustainable sales growth and improve profitability within the assigned territory
- Follow pricing strategies and support revenue optimization initiatives
- Promote new products and services to existing and prospective customers.
- Monitor customer satisfaction and ensure a high level of service excellence.
Market Intelligence & Strategic Support
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities and industry developments
- Collect, analyze and share customer and market insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Maintain CRM data and customer records accurately.
- Prepare forecasts, sales analyses and activity reports
- Contribute to budget preparation and KPI monitoring.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Technical Service, Operations, Finance and Marketing teams to support customer projects and business objectives.
- Coordinate technical support activities when required
- Act as a key link between customers and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient communication and execution.
Profile
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Agriculture, Animal Production or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of sales experience, ideally within the agricultural or poultry industry.
- Experience managing customer accounts and developing long-term business relationships
- Strong understanding of sales processes, customer relationship management (CRM) and commercial development
- Knowledge of marketing principles and customer data analysis
- Industry knowledge within agriculture, poultry or animal production is highly valued
- Languages: Fluent in English
Key competencies:
- Strong business development mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities
- Customer-focused with a strong commitment to service excellence
- Results-oriented and capable of working autonomously.
- Strong commercial acumen and market awareness
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and cultures.
At Hendrix Genetics, our people are at the heart of our success. You will join an international environment built on trust, collaboration and continuous improvement.
You will work closely with customers, technical experts and cross-functional teams while contributing directly to the development of our business in Japan. We encourage ownership, innovation and professional growth, providing opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a global organization.
Apply Today
If you are interested in taking on a new challenge, submit your CV. We look forward to exploring this opportunity with you!