Japanese Bilingual Outside Sales Representative - Florence, KY

Japan/America Society of Kentucky; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Florence, KY, is seeking a Japanese Bilingual Outside Sales Representative. The ideal candidate will manage accounts, prepare proposals, and communicate with overseas agents. Requires 3+ years of logistics sales experience and proficiency in English and Japanese. The role offers a salary range of $70k-$90k with great benefits and involves travel approximately every two months.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional logistics sales experience (5–10 years preferred).
• Logistics industry experience, preferably with a freight forwarder or in a manufacturing company.
• English and Japanese proficiency sufficient for email communication; daily conversation level for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage both new and existing accounts.
• Prepare quotations and proposals.
• Communicate with overseas agents.
• Coordinate with internal operations.
• Respond to customer inquiries.
• Handle a portfolio of approximately 20–50 accounts.
• Travel as needed for customer visits.

Skills

Logistics sales experience

English proficiency

Japanese proficiency

Basic PC skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Japanese Bilingual Outside Sales Representative - Florence, KY

If you’re interested in this position, please send a copy of your most recently updated resume to [e-mail] .

A Japanese Logistics Transportation & Logistics company is currently looking for a full time, fully onsite Japanese Bilingual Outside Sales Representative to join their Florence, KY location.

This position is being added to support continued business growth. The role covers IN, OH, KY, and parts of Northern TN, focusing primarily on the automotive industry.

DOE and skills, the pay range for this position would be between 70k-90k with great benefits.

Your essential duties would include the following:

• Manage both new and existing accounts (ratio adjusted based on experience)
• Prepare quotations and proposals
• Communicate with overseas agents (mainly by email in English)
• Coordinate with internal operations and support teams
• Respond to customer inquiries and visit customers upon requests from domestic/overseas agents
• Handle a portfolio of approximately 20–50 accounts
• Travel as needed (about once every two months; some visits may involve a 4-hour one-way drive)

Please consider the following qualifications when applying:

• 3+ years of professional logistic salesexperience (5–10 years preferred)
• Logistics industry experience, preferably with a freight forwarder or Logistics experience in a manufacturing company
• Basic PC skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• English and Japanese proficiency sufficient for email communication; daily conversation level for meetings