Japanese Bilingual Sales Account Manager

【Position】
Japanese Bilingual Sales Account Manager

【Summary】
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Japanese Bilingual Sales Account Manager to join our growing team. This role involves managing and developing relationships with our key customer, and driving business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a background in sales within the automotive or manufacturing sectors, combined with strong skills in strategic planning, proposal creation, and negotiation.

【Essential Duties】
・Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for client, ensuring strong and effective communication to build trust and long-term partnerships.
・Sales Planning and Strategy: Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve business goals, including identifying opportunities to expand market share.
・Proposal Development: Prepare and present compelling sales proposals, tailored to meet customer requirements and company objectives.
・Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations, ensuring favorable outcomes for both the customer and the company.
・Coordination with Internal Teams: Collaborate with production, engineering, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
・Market Research: Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform sales strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
・Reporting: Provide regular sales forecasts, updates, and performance reports to senior management.

【Working Hours, Working style】
8:00AM - 5:00PM (at office)

【Working Location】
Lebanon, KY

【Salary, Benefit】
$85K - $90K (DOE)
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement

【Qualifications】
・Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field is required.
・Experience: Proven track record in sales, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing industries. Minimum of 5 years of sales experience.
・Skills: Strong skills in strategic planning, proposal development, and negotiation.
・Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
・Language: Bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese is required
・Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
・Team-Oriented: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across various departments.
・Business Travel: Willingness to travel as needed to maintain customer relationships

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable with the pay range being anywhere between 85k-90k?
• Do you have at least 5 years of sales experience in the manufacturing or automotive industry? ( B2B sales, Business development)
• Do you have previous experience with proposal management, strategic planning and negotiation?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Japanese at a business or higher level? (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lebanon, KY 40033 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lebanon, KY 40033: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $90,000