Japanese Bilingual Business Development

Job Title:

Japanese Bilingual Business Development Staff

Location:

Schaumburg, IL (Hybrid)

Office hour: 9:00am - 5:30 pm

Classification:
Exempt, Direct Hire, Full-Time

The Japanese Bilingual Business Development Staff role is perfect for ambitious professionals looking to grow their career in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment. Unlike traditional sales roles, this position focuses on strengthening and expanding relationships with existing corporate clients
, providing the opportunity to make a meaningful impact without relying on cold calling.

This role offers a strong entry point at the specialist level with a base salary of $70K-$80K, along with a clear path to step into a Business Development Manager position. In that role, both the base salary and commission potential increase significantly, providing substantial upside in total compensation.

You will work closely with clients to identify new opportunities, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to business growth through relationship management. You will gain broad exposure to corporate decision‑making processes, develop professional expertise, and collaborate with cross‑border teams.

With the company experiencing steady growth
, this position offers ongoing opportunities for career advancement
. The industry itself is highly stable‑corporate clients require continuous support, and relationships tend to be long‑term allowing you to build a reliable and expanding book of business over time.

Candidates should have advanced‑level Japanese (speaking and writing), experience in B2B sales or marketing, and the ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.

• Track sales and business development progress by reviewing business goals, sales results, and market conditions.
• Support the Business Development Director with reports and updates for executives and senior management in Japan.
• Assist in preparing and coordinating contracts and agreements with existing and prospective U.S.
  
  -based insurance clients and business partners.
• Prepare and coordinate presentation and promotional materials for prospecting activities.
• Conduct market and industry research and share findings with the Business Development team.
• Meet with prospective clients in person or virtually to gather information on current insurance programs and future needs.
• Support the execution of the sales process, including prospecting, planning, and new business development.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support cross‑selling, upselling, and client retention initiatives.
• Assist with quality assurance activities, including coordination between sales, account servicing, and carrier partners.
• Maintain and manage prospect data, sales activities, and related documentation.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, prospects, colleagues, and business partners.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and client information.
• Perform special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• 2 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, and/or marketing in a corporate environment; experience supporting relationship‑based sales activities is highly preferred.
• Advanced‑level fluency in Japanese (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Ability to obtain and maintain finance industry license after hire; training materials and support will be provided by the company.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, internal teams, and business partners.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/AD&D/LTD, PTO, Holidays, and 401k with matching.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage;…