Sales Assistant/Sales Representative, Japanese Bilingual

Pasona Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona Inc. seeks a Japanese bilingual Sales Assistant/Sales Representative in New York to drive B2B sales across North America. You will coordinate with engineering and sales teams, present technical information, and pursue opportunities with existing and new accounts.

The ideal candidate has an engineering/electronics background, business-level Japanese, and is willing to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally; recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• B2B sales experience preferred; graduates welcome to apply.
• Business-level Japanese required.
• Engineering/electronics background highly preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word/Excel; order-processing software a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies based on market conditions and customer needs, while identifying new opportunities within existing and new markets.
• Support sales activities by presenting technical product information to customers.
• Coordinate customer projects, provide delivery information, and address product specs and engineering questions.
• Collaborate with regional sales reps, engineers, service teams, and manufacturing to ensure timely responses.
• Maintain clear written and verbal communication with stakeholders and follow up on action items.
• Work toward achieving assigned sales targets and financial objectives.
• Support development of existing accounts and new business opportunities.

Skills

B2B sales

Japanese language

Engineering background

Microsoft Word & Excel

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Technical sales passion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Engineering background preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Order processing software

Job description

A boutique Japanese manufacturer and distributor is seeking a Japanese Bilingual Sales Assistant/Sales Representative who is eager to build a career in B2B sales, learn new technologies, and grow with the company.

This position will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and executing sales activities for both existing and new accounts across North America.

The ideal candidate is motivated to pursue a career in B2B sales and has a strong interest in learning new products and technologies.

An engineering background is highly preferred but not required.

Business-level Japanese language skills are required.

Job Summary:

• Develop and implement sales strategies based on market conditions and customer needs, while identifying new business opportunities within both existing and new markets.
• Support sales activities for the company’s product lines by preparing and presenting technical product information to current and prospective customers.
• Coordinate customer projects, provide product delivery information, and address product specifications, technical questions, and engineering-related issues to support sales growth and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Collaborate closely with regional sales representatives, engineers, technical service teams, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely responses to customer needs.
• Maintain clear written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders and provide thorough follow-up on action items, customer requests, and project discussions.
• Work toward achieving assigned sales targets and financial objectives.
• Support the development of both existing customer accounts and new business opportunities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent professional experience.
• B2B sales experience is preferred; however, recent graduates and entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.
• Business-level Japanese language skills are required.
• An educational or professional background in engineering, electronics, or a related technical field is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of electronic engineering is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with order-processing or related business software is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally, as required.
• Strong interest in developing a long-term career in technical or B2B sales.