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About this role
Company: Mitsubishi Performance Polymers DivisionJob Description: Are you a strategic sales professional with a passion for engineering plastics, automotive applications, and building strong customer relationships?
Mitsubishi Chemical is seeking an experienced Sales Manager, Engineering Plastics to drive business growth, strengthen strategic customer partnerships, and expand our presence across automotive and non-automotive markets.In this highly collaborative role, you'll serve as a key connection between our U.S. commercial organization and our Sales and R&D teams in Japan.
You'll be responsible for developing new business opportunities, supporting Japanese customer accounts, and delivering innovative material solutions that meet evolving customer needs.If you're a fluent Japanese-speaking sales professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with relationship management, business development, and global collaboration, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll DoDrive Sales Growth & Business Development Develop and execute sales strategies that support revenue growth, operating income improvement, and business objectives. Identify and pursue new business opportunities within engineering plastics, automotive applications, and related markets. Expand the customer base across automotive and non-automotive industries.
Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell additional products and services. Develop compelling value propositions that demonstrate the technical and commercial
benefits of Mitsubishi Chemical products. Provide strategic account direction and qualified business opportunities to the commercial team. Build & Strengthen Strategic Customer Relationships Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers, including Japanese automotive accounts.
Engage with senior-level customer stakeholders to understand business priorities, technical
requirements, and growth opportunities. Serve as a trusted commercial partn
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$161k (range: $128k–$161k)
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Manager
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Ownership stake offered
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This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a growing market.
The compensation range of $128k–$161k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.
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