Bilingual Japanese Sales Representative; Automotive Parts Manufacturer

Business Development / Account Executive

• Manage and grow key customer accounts as a Tier 1 supplier
• Develop new customers while maintaining and expanding existing accounts
• Lead account activities including pricing, quotations, and ongoing customer support
• Develop new products and packaging solutions in collaboration with internal teams
• Participate in development meetings with customers and provide technical and commercial solutions
• Prepare and deliver presentations to customers
• Study and analyze customer needs and business models to identify growth opportunities

• Prepare sales quotations and manage selling prices
• Manage purchase prices and supplier costs
• Summarize and analyze business performance and conditions

• Serve as the main point of contact for meetings
• Prepare materials prior to meetings and report project status to customers
• Identify issues and provide solutions to customer concerns

• Develop and manage project timelines
• Issue and manage orders
• Handle internal customer orders and order processes
• Monitor production demand and supply

• Coordinate with the quality team to review quality issues and corrective actions
• Coordinate quality solutions with suppliers
• Serve as the main communication window for quality-related matters
• Act as the audit window and support audit-related activities

• Work proactively and support various business needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 20–25% travel required (approximately once per month, typically 3–4 days per trip)

• At least 2 years of professional experience
  . Prior sales experience is not required, but experience in customer communication and relationship management is a must.
• Japanese language: Conversational level or above preferred, but not required
• Industry background: Experience in manufacturing, especially the automotive industry, is highly preferred
• Personal interest: Candidates with a strong interest in cars are highly welcome