Sales & Trade Representative

Location: Georgetown, KY

Compensation: ~$65,000 annually DOE

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

Japanese/English bilingual proficiency highly preferred.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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. ※