Your mission
Join the NAGASE Group as our next Sales Manager (m/f/d) and support the European pharmaceutical market as a central liaison between suppliers and clients.
Your responsibilities:
* Be the main point of contact for European suppliers and clients
* Handle pharmaceutical raw materials (intermediates, APIs, excipients) ensuring quality and regulatory compliance
* Support new and ongoing inquiries by identifying potential suppliers in Europe
* Drive new product development projects with suppliers and clients globally
* Manage quotations, contracts, and orders with logistics and compliance teams
* Monitor delivery schedules and customer requirements
Your profile
work experience:
* 3+ years of sales experience in pharmaceuticals, APIs, or healthcare-related fields
* Experience in international business, import/export, and regulatory compliance
* Direct negotiation experience with overseas manufacturers and clients
skills & qualifications:
* Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English
* University degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or Business
* Proficient in Microsoft Office; basic knowledge of GMP, GPD
interpersonal skills:
* Willingness to travel and work independently in a global environment
* Adaptable, responsible, and trustworthy in building long-term relationships
* Commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with pharmaceutical laws and compliance
Why us?
* Flexible working hours & hybrid work model
* An exciting, long-term career opportunity in a global organization
* Individual onboarding and professional development
* Extra vacation days, team events, and exclusive employee benefits
Apply now:
Please submit your application including salary expectations and earliest possible starting date. Join NAGASE and be part of our international team. We look forward to your application and to getting to know you.
About us
Nagase (Europa) GmbH is a trading subsidiary of the Japanese Nagase & Co. LTD based in Düsseldorf. Our focus lies on the areas of special and fine chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, enzymes and products for electrical and semiconductor industries. From our European headquarters in Düsseldorf and offices in London, Budapest and Lyon, we offer our customers specific solutions, products and services of the highest possible quality.