Account Manager - Japanese language OR culture

Account Representative — Carbon & Steel Raw Materials Hybrid (min. 2 days/week on site)
· Denver · $81,000–$98,000, plus 10% bonus

A well-established global trading and investment organization is seeking an Account Representative to join its Carbon & Steel Raw Materials team. This is a relationship-driven, customer- and supplier-facing role for someone who excels at managing both sides of a business relationship and wants to grow within a stable, global company.

You’ll manage and expand established trading relationships, serving as the connection point between customers and suppliers across North America — with full training and support to develop deep expertise in these markets over time.

• Manage and grow existing trading relationships, acting as the key liaison between both customers and suppliers
• Build trust through regular communication and in-person engagement, and coordinate site visits between customer and supplier facilities
• Oversee day-to-day operations including credit applications, insurance claims, budgeting, and performance reporting
• Analyze global steel and aluminum market trends to identify new business and growth opportunities
• Support strategic planning and business development across North America
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities

• Japanese language and/or culture experience
• The role is the middle contact between suppliers/vendors in Japan and US based customers
• Strong sales, negotiation, and customer-service skills, with the relationship savvy to maintain and grow a book of business
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong internal collaboration
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort building and monitoring budgets
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office

• Familiarity with aluminum smelting or steel EAF operations, or experience in commodities, raw materials, metals, or industrial trading

• Domestic travel ~twice per month; international travel ~twice per year
• This position does not offer visa sponsorship