Junior Sales Representative (Bilingual Japanese/English)

Position Title: Junior Sales Representative (Bilingual Japanese/English)

Location: Torrance, CA

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Summary

The employer is a premier global sales organization specializing in the electronics industry. As an affiliate of a major international trading firm, they maintain an extensive vendor network across Japan, the U.S., Asia, and Europe. They provide critical components, materials, and equipment for cutting-edge applications, including telecom, automotive, semiconductors, and medical technologies. They are currently seeking a dynamic Sales Representative to manage and expand client relationships within this global framework.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and strengthening long-term relationships with existing clients to ensure continued satisfaction and business growth.
• Proactively identifying and developing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Acting as a bilingual facilitator and interpreter during business meetings between U.S.-based and Japanese organizations.
• Preparing professional proposals, quotations, and administrative documentation.
• Delivering persuasive sales presentations to potential and existing stakeholders.
• Collaborating with internal teams and global vendors to meet client needs and achieve sales targets.
• Traveling domestically within the U.S. and internationally to Japan (approximately 1-2 times per year) for client engagements and vendor meetings.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills; must be comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders globally.
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to execute tasks independently and respond quickly to evolving business needs.
• A positive, forward-thinking attitude with the flexibility to handle a variety of administrative and sales-driven tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Email, Excel data entry, and basic calculations).

Required

• Fluency in English and Japanese (minimum daily conversational level) with the ability to perform interpretation duties.
• Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
• A valid Driver's License.

Preferred

• While previous sales experience is valued, it is not required; the company provides comprehensive On-the-Job Training (OJT) for the right candidate.
• Familiarity with the electronics, semiconductor, or automotive industries.

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