International Account Specialist

City of Altoona, PA; Altoona (PA); Hybrid; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid position

Travel to Japan

Zusammenfassung

Manpower is seeking an International Account Specialist for Japan sales and service, fluent in English and Japanese. The role involves developing and maintaining relationships with customers and partners, translating materials, and driving sales targets in a global, fast-paced environment.

The onsite office is in Tipton, PA with hybrid options; quarterly travel to Japan will be required. 1–3 years’ account management experience preferred; new graduates considered.

Qualifikationen

• 1–3 years' experience managing customers/accounts preferred.
• Fluent in English and Japanese (reading, writing and speaking).
• Japanese fluency (Keigo) is a must.
• Experience with international sales or channel development is a plus.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Resolve client issues and inquiries in a timely manner and uncover needs.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and align with business objectives.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities and develop sales programs.
• Translate and adapt materials from English to Japanese and support promotions.

Kenntnisse

Customer relationships

Bilingual English/Japanese

Sales mindset

Cross-cultural skills

Public speaking

ERP systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY

**Hybrid position**

**International Account Specialist - Japan Sales & Service - Japanese/English Interpretation & Translation**

Manpower is searching for a confident and growth oriented International Sales professional to grow sales while engaging and positively impacting our customers by developing, maintaining, and expanding relationships. This position requires proactive contact with customers and effective communication skills while being aware of and responsive to customer needs.

This **onsite** position is based at our Tipton, PA office. Remotely-based candidates may also be considered, however, quarterly trips to our location in Tipton, PA, **will be required**.

• Success Factors & Essential Duties: Develop and maintain strong partnerships and excellent relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners
• Resolve client issues and inquiries in a timely manner. Uncover, identify, and close additional customer needs.
• Consistently meet and exceed sales targets and ensure performance aligns with business objectives
• Identify and pursue new/current business opportunities
• Have a business growth mindset
• Develop and implement sales and marketing programs
• Ability to create incentive campaigns, rebate programs
• Ability to calculate ROI on promotions, volume discounts.
• Translate and adapt presentation materials and collaterals from English to Japanese
• Support and follow company policies and procedures
• Adhere to Company's Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards
• Ideal Candidate Qualifications:**1-3 years' experience managing customers/accounts preferred. New graduates and entry-level experience will also be considered.**
• International sales or marketing experience, in Japan, would be a plus.
• Experience deploying New Business/Channel Development
• Ability to learn and apply Company's sales results-oriented methodologies
• Ability to manage different accounts, projects, budgets, expectations in different countries
• Ability to adapt to different cultures and diversity
• Global, strategic thinker
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Sales hunter. Self-starter. Intrinsically motivated. Proactive and productive.
• Previous experience in Direct Sales and Channel Sales through Distributors/Resellers is preferable
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Microsoft Office (Excel basic pivot table, calculations, reports, Power point, Word) and ERP skills
• Organized and detailed. Experience generating and analyzing reports.
• **Fluent in English AND Japanese (reading, writing and speaking)**. **Japanese fluency (Keigo) is a must.**
• Product presentation skills (Ability to prepare and present in English and Japanese to small and large groups)
• Ability to travel internationally, when necessary
• No VISA sponsorships for this role

2 trips to Japan per year, at least. One in June and the other in November, for 1 week each.