Volta Belting – Sales Manager Japan
About Volta Belting
Volta Belting is a global manufacturer of high-performance conveyor belting solutions, specializing in hygienic and food-safe conveyor technologies for the food processing industry. Our solutions are widely used by food manufacturers, OEM machine builders, and industrial processing companies worldwide.
We are currently looking for a Japan-based Sales Manager to support and expand our activities in the Japanese market in close cooperation with our local business structure and regional team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and expand business relationships with food manufacturers, OEM machine builders, system integrators, and distribution partners across Japan.
- Promote Volta’s hygienic conveyor belting solutions and identify applications where our products can improve production efficiency, hygiene, reliability, and operational performance.
- Build long-term relationships with key decision makers within the food processing industry.
- Identify new business opportunities and support market expansion activities in Japan.
- Work closely with customers to understand production processes, operational challenges, and application requirements.
- Coordinate technical and commercial activities together with Volta’s regional team, distributors, and global support functions.
- Support product presentations, technical discussions, trials, and commercial negotiations.
- Participate in customer visits, exhibitions, and industry events related to food processing and industrial automation.
- Maintain structured communication and reporting regarding market activities, customer developments, and business opportunities.
Requirements
- Experience in technical sales, business development, or application sales within one or more of the following industries:
- Food processing machinery
- Conveyor systems
- Packaging machinery
- Industrial automation
- Hygienic production equipment
- Related industrial solutions
- Strong understanding of food manufacturing environments and industrial production processes.
- Experience working with OEMs, distributors, or industrial end users.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Consultative and solution-oriented sales approach.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating with international teams.
- Business-level Japanese and workable English communication skills.
- Willingness to travel within Japan as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience related to hygienic conveyor applications or food production lines.
- Experience working with international companies or overseas business activities.
- Technical background in engineering, industrial systems, or manufacturing-related fields.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to represent an international premium brand within the food industry.
- Exposure to global projects, technologies, and industrial customers.
- Long-term growth opportunity within a growing Asia-Pacific organization.
- Dynamic and professional international working environment.
