What are the responsibilities and job description for the Japanese Bilingual Director of Operation position at TOP Group - Japanese Recruiting Agency?
【Responsibilities】
You will oversee the operation of the new sales office in the U.S. market, execute sales strategies, strengthen customer relationships, and be responsible for achieving sales targets.
【Detailed work content】
◆ Establishment and overall management of the sales office
Set up the sales office and formulate operational policies, overseeing all administrative tasks.
◆Planning and execution of sales strategies
Develop sales strategies for the U.S. market and implement measures to achieve sales targets.
◆Development of new customers
Negotiate and conclude contracts with new Japanese and local customers to initiate business relationships
◆Management of existing customers
Build relationships and provide support to expand ongoing transactions with existing clients.
◆Team management
Recruit, train, and manage the performance of the sales team while setting clear goals
◆Market research and competitor analysis
Identify business opportunities through regional market research
◆Optimization of the supply chain
Manage the supply chain, including inventory control and logistics optimization
【Minimum Requirements】
◆Business-level or higher English proficiency, capable of conducting negotiations in English.
◆Experience in the automotive parts industry
◆Experience in sales and sales office management
◆Team management experience
◆Capable of working in both Detroit and Richmond, IN.
◆Willing to travel domestically within the U.S. (primarily the Midwest: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois; with possible trips to Georgia, South Carolina, Canada, Mexico, and other locations).
◆Proficient in Japanese
【Preferred Requirements】
◆Significant achievements through improvements in office operations
◆Experience in manufacturing, engineering, and quality assurance for automotive parts
【Educational Background】Bachelor’s degree or higher
