Sales Manager – Japan
Job Description
WORDVICE, a growing international editing firm, is seeking a motivated professional to serve Sales Manager in Japan. As of July, 2019, WORDVICE has edited more than 58,000 research manuscripts (totaling 86 million words) and serviced over 30,000 clients from 500 universities, medical institutions, and research organizations worldwide. We have several international service platforms, catering to clients in Japan ( wordvice.jp), China (wordvice.cn), South Korea (wordvice.com), Taiwan (wordvice.com.tw), the United States (wordvice.com) and Turkey (wordvice.com.tr). Our goal is to assist researchers, scientists, physicians, and graduate students in producing the highest quality of writing for submission and publication. Additionally, using with AI technology to assess our accumulated editing data, we aim to become a “total publication solution platform,” providing a comprehensive set of academic writing and publication tools. Working as a member of WORDVICE JAPAN, the Sales Manager will be responsible for growing our market in Japan. This means connecting Japanese research authors with our expert editors, who will correct language errors, make the English composition more natural, and assist these researchers in getting published in international journals.
Key Responsibilities
Developing B2B contracts with research organizations such as universities, medical centers, research institutes, publishers, and other relevant entities in Japan
Growing our Japanese B2C client portfolio
Performing market research and developing sales strategies for WORDVICE JAPAN
Attending academic workshops and conferences for marketing and networking purposes
Preparing proposals and pitches for potential clients
Preferred Skills
Experience with the academia/publishing industry
Good ability to multi-task
Intimate understanding of the journal publication industry
Conditions
Location : Yokohama, Japan
Classification : Full-time/Contract
Duration : Ongoing
Payment : Please indicate expected rate
Start Date : ASAP
Hiring Procedure
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