Japanese Bilingual Sales Representative – Automotive Components

$80,000–$100,000 per year

A leading Japanese trading company specializing in electronic components and materials is seeking a Japanese-English bilingual Sales Representative to join its U.S. subsidiary. This position focuses on supporting and expanding business with Tier 1 automotive clients across North America. The ideal candidate will have either sales experience in automotive-related fields or purchasing experience at a Tier 1 supplier. Strong interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of supply chains, and fluency in Japanese are required.

• Manage and expand business relationships with existing Tier 1 automotive clients.
• Propose and support specification-in of automotive electronic components and materials.
• Serve as a liaison between Japanese suppliers and North American clients, ensuring smooth communication and operations.
• Coordinate with internal logistics and operations teams for delivery scheduling and inventory control.
• Analyze market trends and customer needs to identify new business opportunities.
• Support pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and overall account management.
• Work cross-functionally with global teams, including counterparts in Japan and Asia.
• Attend in-person meetings and business trips across the U.S. and Mexico as needed.

• Full-time, Exempt
• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Hybrid work possible based on performance and business needs

• Midwest or West Coast preferred (exact location negotiable)
• Regular domestic and international travel required

• $80,000–$100,000 per year (commensurate with experience, Assistant Manager level)
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO

• Saturdays and Sundays off
• Company holidays and paid vacation according to company policy

• 7–12 years of experience in sales or purchasing within the automotive or electronics sector
• Experience working with or at Tier 1 suppliers is strongly preferred
• Trading company experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of automotive electronic components, materials, and supply chain flows
• Business-level fluency in both Japanese and English (Japanese required)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Excellent communication, coordination, and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed