Sales & Trade Representative

PASONA NA, INC; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona Inc. in Georgetown, KY is seeking a Sales Representative / Project Coordinator to support international sales, trade operations, and project management.

This role coordinates import/export shipments, sales quotations, and multiple projects with tight deadlines. The ideal candidate has experience in industrial sales and cross-functional coordination, with proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience in international trade or import/export.
• Strong Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple projects with timelines, deliverables, budgets and documentation.
• Serve as liaison between customers, vendors, engineering, sourcing, supply chain and operations.
• Prepare sales bids, quotations, cost summaries, reports and forecasts.
• Coordinate new product launches, production changes and updates.
• Manage purchase orders, contracts, invoices and project accounts.
• Oversee international shipments, customs clearance and HS codes.
• Visit customer sites to maintain relationships and develop opportunities.
• Communicate with Japan-based vendors/customers across time zones.
• Monitor project performance and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Project coordination

Sales support

International trade

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sales Representative / Project Coordinator

Location: Georgetown, KY

Compensation: ~$65,000 annually DOE

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

Japanese/English bilingual proficiency highly preferred.

Company Overview

An industrial services company supporting manufacturing operations, international trade, and supply chain coordination. The company works closely with domestic and international customers, including businesses in Japan, to manage projects, product sourcing, and import/export activities.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Sales Representative / Project Coordinator to support international sales, trade operations, and project management. This role primarily supports customers and vendors in Japan, coordinating import/export shipments, sales quotations, and multiple projects with tight deadlines. The ideal candidate has experience in industrial sales, project coordination, and international trade.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple projects, managing timelines, deliverables, budgets, and documentation to ensure timely completion.
• Serve as a liaison between customers, vendors, engineering, sourcing, supply chain, and operations teams.
• Prepare sales bids, quotations, cost summaries, sales reports, and forecasts.
• Coordinate new product launches, production changes, engineering updates, and material readiness.
• Manage purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and project-related accounts receivable/payable.
• Oversee international shipments, import/export customs clearance, and HS code assignments.
• Visit customer sites to maintain relationships and develop future business opportunities.
• Communicate with Japan-based vendors and customers, accommodating time differences as needed.
• Monitor project performance, resolve issues, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience in project coordination, sales support, international trade, or related operations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Understanding of basic engineering concepts, business operations, account management, and materials management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel formulas and functions.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Professional Japanese and English proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with import/export procedures, project bids, quotations, and manufacturing processes.
• Business-to-business sales or account management experience.

Other Details

• Occasional customer site visits required.
• Flexibility to communicate with international partners across time zones.

※This role may include additional responsibilities as needed based on business needs. ※