A global supplier of automotive metal components is currently seeking a motivated Japanese / English Bilingual Sales Manager to join their facility to the south of the Battle Creek, Michigan area. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in sales operations and leadership, business-level language ability in Japanese and English, and a positive, team-oriented mindset. This is a full-time, direct hire position with a comprehensive benefits package.
Sales Manager Responsibilities Include:
- Maintain relationships, manage existing accounts, and procure new business from customers
- Conduct internal and external sales meetings and product demonstrations
- Collaboration with sales teams and clients regarding product planning and demand
- Create price quotations and assist pricing / cost negotiations
- Market research and analysis
- Achieve sales goals and revenue targets with minimal supervision
- Oversee in-office sales employees and customer service representatives
- Occasional domestic and international travel as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Sales Manager Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor's degree in a Business or Engineering field preferred
- Minimum 5-7 years' sales management and business development experience in the automotive or similar manufacturing industries preferred; specific experience with OEM customers is a plus
- Advanced conversational Japanese language ability (JLPT N3 equivalent or higher) is required
- Good communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time well while working independently
- While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
Benefits Include (but are not limited to):
- Eligibility for regular bonus incentives
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401k program with company match
- Paid holidays, paid shutdown periods, and paid time off
- Relocation support (if needed / applicable)
Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you're a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.
We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.
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