Japanese Bilingual Account Manager​/Project Coordinator – Consulting Firm

Japanese Bilingual Account Manager/ Project Coordinator

A business consulting firm, specialized in regulatory guidance and strategic business consulting, is seeking a driven Japanese Bilingual Account Manager/ Project Coordinator. As an Account Manager, you will be managing client relationships, tailoring solutions, and handling contracts as well as managing project management and internal research liaison. This position is ideal for a proactive, self-motivated professional who excels at cross-cultural communication and is eager to manage client relationships both domestically and internationally.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Handle prospective client inquiries efficiently via telephone, email, and in-person consultations.
• Conduct on-site visits to prospective clients to present consulting services and tailor solutions to their specific needs.
• Maintain regular follow-up communication and benchmarking visits with existing clients to ensure satisfaction.
• Generate professional proposals, detailed price quotes, and review contractual agreements.
• Act as a vital liaison between corporate clients and internal research teams to ensure successful project execution and completion.
• Proactively contact accounts and uncover new business opportunities to consistently meet and exceed monthly sales targets.
• Maintain close, seamless communication with the company President and the senior sales management team based in Japan.
• Undertake necessary domestic and international travel to support business development initiatives.
• Execute any other related duties and administrative tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual fluency in English and Japanese (proficient in reading, writing, and speaking at a professional business level).
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Business, Asian Studies, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for tracking project data and generating client presentations.
• Driven to proactively manage client inquiries and needs assessment, maintain responsive communication, and collaborate with internal technical teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Interest or prior business experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or food industries.
• More than 2 years of professional sales or business development experience highly preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as required by the business.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and comfort working closely with numbers, forecasting, and budgets.