Japanese Bilingual Sales/ Account Representative - Georgetown, KY

Japan/America Society of Kentucky (ケンタッキー日米協会); Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Japanese manufacturing company in Georgetown, KY, is seeking a Japanese Bilingual Sales/Account Representative. In this role, you will manage project coordination, vendor relations, and product deliveries. Candidates should have at least one year of sales experience and familiarity with automobile manufacturing equipment. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $55k to $65k, along with benefits. This is a great chance to build a career with a subsidiary of a major global corporation.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of sales experience.
• Experience managing orders from inception to delivery.
• Knowledge of automobile manufacturing equipment, including production line layout.
• Experience with sales/cost analysis and reporting.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Japanese communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer needs and provide accurate quotations.
• Develop customer sales and provide regular reports to management.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to meet customer needs.
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Manage projects from bid/proposal stage to onsite installation.
• Understand automotive production processes and machine specifications.
• Handle import/export and foreign trade matters.

Skills

Sales experience

Project management

Communication skills

Financial skills

Job description

Japanese Bilingual Sales/Account Representative – Georgetown, KY

A Japanese manufacturing company in Georgetown, KY is currently looking for a Japanese Bilingual Sales/Account Representative to manage project coordination, vendor relations, and product delivery.

****If interested, please send an email to [e-mail] with your resume attached****

DOE: $55,000–$65,000 with great benefits.

This is a great opportunity to join a subsidiary of major global corporations. The company operates across three core divisions to provide high‑quality service and customer support, and build your career.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Assessment & Quotations: Assess customer needs and provide accurate quotations
• Sales Development: Develop customer sales and provide regular reports to management
• Vendor Management: Communicate with vendors and suppliers to coordinate meeting customer needs
• Relationship Building: Visit customer offices within driving distance to establish and maintain strong professional relationships
• Project Management: Manage projects comprehensively from the bid/proposal stage to onsite installation
• Technical Understanding: Understand automotive production processes and machine specifications to assist in the sales function
• Trade Logistics: Handle the import/export of products and foreign trade matters

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 1 year of sales experience
• Project Management: Experience managing orders from inception to delivery
• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of automobile manufacturing equipment, including production line layout and machine specifications
• Financial Skills: Experience with sales/cost analysis, reporting, and cost negotiation
• Communication: Strong English communication skills
• Language (Preferred): Japanese communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) are preferred but not required