New Business Development Coordinator

iiicareer | Interesse International Inc.; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

iiicareer | Interesse International Inc. in Portland, IN seeks a New Business Development Coordinator to support its growing team. You will engage in market research, build leads, and help develop opportunities in new markets.

The role emphasizes CRM maintenance, outreach, and exhibition support. Strong communication and bilingual Japanese/English skills are highly valued for representing our products at trade shows and with partners.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Japanese/English bilingual skills highly preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during exhibitions.

Responsibilities

• Research potential customers, industries, and new application areas
• Identify target companies, key contacts, and relevant trade shows
• Compile industry trends and competitor information
• Support exploration of new business opportunities
• Maintain prospect and customer databases (CRM)
• Record customer interactions and meeting notes (CRM)
• Track business opportunities and follow-up activities in CRM
• Assist with LinkedIn prospecting and lead generation
• Draft outreach emails and contact templates
• Make initial contacts with potential customers
• Research exhibitors and potential leads before trade shows
• Help prepare booth materials and product information
• Support booth activities during exhibitions
• Collect and organize lead information for follow-up
• Assist with sample shipments and related documentation
• Compile customer feedback
• Help prepare presentations and marketing materials

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Bilingual Japanese/English

Driver's license

Exhibit at events

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Business Development Coordinator | Portland, IN

A Japanese manufacturing company in Portland, Indiana is seeking a New Business Development Coordinator to support its growing New Business Team.

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in market research, business development, and exploring new market opportunities. Recent graduates and entry-level candidates are welcome to apply — prior business development experience is not required.

Location: Portland, IN

Salary: Around $50K

Language: Japanese/English bilingual skills highly preferred

Travel: Up to 25%

Key Responsibilities

Market Research & Business Development

• Research potential customers, industries, and new application areas
• Identify target companies, key contacts, and relevant trade shows
• Compile industry trends and competitor information
• Support exploration of new business opportunities

CRM & Prospect Management

• Maintain prospect and customer databases
• Record customer interactions and meeting notes
• Track business opportunities and follow-up activities in CRM
• Assist with LinkedIn prospecting and lead generation
• Draft outreach emails and contact templates
• Make initial contacts with potential customers

Trade Show Support

• Research exhibitors and potential leads before trade shows
• Help prepare booth materials and product information
• Support booth activities during exhibitions
• Collect and organize lead information for follow-up

Business Development Support

• Assist with sample shipments and related documentation
• Compile customer feedback
• Help prepare presentations and marketing materials

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability and willingness to learn technical product information
• Japanese/English bilingual skills highly preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to stand for extended periods during exhibitions