Japanese Bilingual Business Development Specialist

Staffmark Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffmark Group in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Japanese bilingual Business Development Specialist onsite. You will drive market growth, manage customer requirements, and coordinate with global engineering and production resources including the Japan headquarters.

The role emphasizes technical aptitude in metallurgy or precision manufacturing and the ability to navigate a multicultural environment. CRM proficiency and basic metrology skills are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Japanese; conversational Japanese to communicate with HQ.
• Ability to interpret 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and GD&T (preferred; not required).
• Prior experience in industrial sales within casting, molding, or precision components (preferred; not required).
• Proficiency with CRM software and basic metrology equipment (preferred; not required).

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities; grow the customer network via CRM.
• Define project requirements, manufacturing methods, and component specs with customers (online and some in-person visits).
• Interpret CAD models and GD&T to meet customer needs.
• Coordinate with Japan HQ and global teams on project scopes.
• Oversee manufacturing across sites to establish first orders, including molds and tooling management.
• Use basic metrology and GD&T to evaluate component quality.
• Support in-house prototyping of metal molding and casting to optimize designs.
• Perform additional duties to support the sales department.

Skills

Bilingual English/Japanese

CAD interpretation

CRM proficiency

Metrology basics

Tools

CRM software

Metrology instruments

Job description

Position Title

Japanese Bilingual Business Development Specialist

Location

Irvine, CA (Onsite)

Classification

Full-Time, Exempt

Work Schedule

8:30am - 5:30pm M-F

Reports To

President

Summary

This position represents a premier global manufacturer specializing in advanced metal forming technologies, including high-precision casting and injection molding processes. The organization is recognized for delivering complex, engineered component solutions to a diverse international clientele. The Business Development Specialist will focus on driving market growth, managing technical client requirements, and serving as a critical link between local customers and the organization’s global engineering and production resources, including the headquarters in Japan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to identify and develop new business opportunities; utilize CRM tools to systematically grow the customer network and expand market presence.
• Communicate directly with customers to define project requirements, manufacturing methods, and component specifications (primarily online but some in-person visits).
• Analyze 3D CAD models and 2D drawings to interpret customer needs and ensure the delivery of accurate, competitive project proposals.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams at the Japan Headquarters and other global locations to discuss and refine complex project scopes.
• Oversee manufacturing activities across various group production sites to successfully establish first orders, including the management of molds and tooling.
• Utilize basic metrology instruments and apply knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to evaluate customer component quality.
• Facilitate in-house prototyping processes, specifically metal molding and casting techniques, to validate and optimize customer designs.
• Perform additional duties as required to support the growth and efficiency of the sales department.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a proactive sales professional with a strong technical aptitude in metallurgy or precision manufacturing and the ability to navigate a multicultural corporate environment. There are no specific technical requirements or previous work experience as long as you are eager to learn new things.

• Bilingual English and Japanese skills (Japanese: a minimum of conversational Japanese to communicate verbally with the Japan headquarters).
• Ability to interpret 3D CAD models, 2D technical drawings, and GD&T specifications (Preferred; not required).
• Prior experience in industrial sales, specifically within casting, molding, or precision component manufacturing. (Preferred; not required)
• Proficiency in CRM software and basic metrology equipment. (Preferred; not required)

Benefits

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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