Bilingual JP​/EN Coordinator – Global Agribusiness

Job Title Bilingual Business Coordinator and Interpreter (Japanese/English)

Location Arlington Heights, IL

Job Type Full Time

Salary $55K -

Hours 9:00am to 6:00pm (M-F)

Visa Support No

Relocation Covered

Required Education
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; all majors welcome

Require Travel Yes

Language Requirements
• Professional-level Japanese and Native Level of English.

Description Join the U.S. subsidiary of a prestigious Japanese company with over 150 years of history.

We are looking for a bilingual professional who enjoys international business, communication, and market research. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with both U.S. and Japanese teams while building a career in global agribusiness.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide Japanese-English interpretation and translation during business meetings
• Research and analyze U.S. grain market trends and prepare reports in Japanese
• Support grain purchasing activities and coordinate logistics
• Assist with storage, transportation, and shipment coordination
• Support international sales and marketing activities
• Work closely with colleagues in both the U.S. and Japan

Requirements
• Professional-level Japanese and English communication skills
• Bachelor's degree (all majors welcome)
• At least 3 years of professional work experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Interest in international business, agriculture, logistics, or commodity trading
• Willingness to travel
• Authorized to work in the United States