Full Cycle Account Executive

Actus Consulting Group; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actus Consulting Group is seeking a founding sales member in the U.S. to help launch our cloud platform for manufacturers, ZUMEN, and drive market entry. The role involves targeting Japanese-affiliated enterprises, heavy outbound activity, and end-to-end deal ownership.

Based in Schaumburg, IL, the position requires English and Japanese fluency, a hunter mindset, and willingness to travel nationwide to meet clients and close deals.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Japanese and authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Hunter mentality with strong outbound sales skills and ability to work in a high-activity environment.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and commute to Schaumburg office.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition by targeting Japanese-affiliated enterprises across the U.S.
• Lead proactive outbound activities and build a robust sales pipeline through cold calling.
• Conduct nationwide client meetings, proposals, and relationship-building visits.
• Manage full sales cycle from prospecting to closing and onboarding.

Skills

B2B sales experience

SaaS sales

Outbound sales

Cold calling

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Job description

About the job

Be a Founding Member of Japanese IT company'sU.S. Expansion

Are you ready to help build the future of manufacturing in the U.S.?

This company helps manufacturers improve drawing management and operational efficiency through our cloud-based platform, ZUMEN. Following rapid growth in Japan, we are now building our first local team in the United States.

After validating the market through direct engagement with manufacturers across the country, we are entering the next phase of growth.

This is more than a typical sales role—you'll help build the market, grow the business, and become a key member of our U.S. expansion.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive new business acquisition by targeting Japanese-affiliated enterprises throughout the U.S.
• Execute proactive outbound sales activities—primarily cold calling—to identify decision-makers, uncover business needs, and build a strong sales pipeline.
• Conduct regular nationwide business trips for in-person client meetings, proposals, and relationship building.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial prospecting to closing deals and ensuring smooth client onboarding.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 3 days per week visiting customers and prospects
• Typically, approximately 2 days per week working from the Schaumburg office (making approx. 100 cold calls)
• Travel throughout the United States based on customer and business needs

Who We're Looking For

• Excited to help build and grow a business from an early stage
• B2B sales experience preferred (SaaS, manufacturing, industrial, or field sales)
• Hunter mentality with strong outbound skills
• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-activity environments
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Requirement:

• Must be fluent in English and Japanese.
• Must be authorized work in US without sponsorship.
• Must be able to commute to the Schaumburg office.

Compensation

$60K–$100K

Breakdown:

• Approximately 75% of OTE: base compensation and expected overtime earnings
• Approximately 25% of OTE: variable commission, capped at 200% of target achievement (paid semi-annually in May and November)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan