Japanese Bilingual l IT Consultant / Business Development #12784

Actus Consulting Group; Fort Lee (NJ); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental after probation

Retirement plan after 2 years

PTO / Holidays / Sick leave

Job summary

Actus Consulting Group seeks a Japanese bilingual IT Consultant / Business Development in Fort Lee, NJ. The role blends sales support, pre-sales activities, and solution proposals to meet client needs. Hybrid work with on-site requirements and occasional travel; training onsite for new hires.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in IT-related BD, JLPT N1, and strong communication to build client relationships and coordinate with technical teams during delivery.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Japanese and English with JLPT N1 level proficiency.
• 2–3 years of sales or business development experience in IT or B2B environments.
• Experience preparing proposals/quotations and sales materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales opportunities with existing and new customers through telemarketing and client visits.
• Follow up on customers to advance deals through the sales pipeline.
• Respond to inquiries via phone and email in a timely, professional manner.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and sales orders; maintain updates on opportunities and schedules.
• Attend internal and client meetings and support sales operations and materials.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese-English

Strong communication skills

Sales/business development experience

Willingness to travel

MS Office proficiency

Self-motivated and proactive

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Japanese Bilingual l IT Consultant / Business Development
Location: Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Work Arrangement: This position is currently hybrid (2–3 days onsite). However, all candidates must be flexible with any work schedule that may be required based on business needs. The employee may be required to attend off-site client meetings or business appointments and may travel directly from home when necessary. Entry-level candidates will be expected to work onsite during the training period.
Starting Saraly: $45K-$70K Depends on your experience
(Please note that entry-level candidates will not start at $70K./ Candidates with 0–1 years of full-time experience will be considered entry-level.)

Benefit:

• Medical/Dental - 3 month after probation
• Retirement plan- after 2 years
• PTO/Holiday pay/sick leave

Job Summary:
This role is responsible for identifying customer needs, proposing appropriate technical solutions, and supporting the sales process for IT products and services. The position includes preparing proposals, coordinating with internal technical teams to ensure solution feasibility, and supporting the successful delivery and implementation of solutions that meet client needs. In addition, the role is expected to build and maintain strong customer relationships and provide effective pre-sales support throughout the sales cycle.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop sales opportunities with both existing and prospective customers through telemarketing activities and client visits
• Manage and follow-ups on existing and prospective customers to support progression through the sales pipelines
• Respond to inbound telephone calls and email inquiries from existing and prospective customers in a timely and professional manner
• Prepare sales documentation, including proposals, quotations, and sales orders
• Tack and maintain updates on sales opportunities, projects and schedules throughout sales cycle
• Submit required daily activity and sales performance reports
• Participate in internal meetings, client meetings, and company-wide meetings as required
• Support overall sales operations, including the preparation of sales materials and related documentation
• Business travel may be required as neededor Occasional business travel may be required
• Perform other duties as assigned
  Note: Responsibilities may be adjusted or additional duties assigned as needed.

Required Skills or Experiences:

• Business-level Japanese and English proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking); Japanese language ability equivalent to JLPT N1 is required.
• 2–3 years of sales or business development experience, preferably in IT solutions, technology services, or related B2B environments.
• Strong ability to identify customer needs and propose appropriate technical or business solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Experience preparing proposals, quotations, sales documentation, and other customer-facing materials.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and follow through on sales opportunities throughout the pipeline.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal technical teams and cross-functional departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel for business as needed.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with a good driving record is required.
• Must be able to commute to the office
• Must have valid authorization to work in the United States
• Business-level Japanese language proficiency is required (N1 level)
  ーThis position does not offer visa sponsorship.