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Updated: 2026/10/07()

JOB ID: 063275

Sales Manager -Japanese Bilingual

Job CategorySales / Marketing
Job TypePermanent
Employment TypeFull time
Working TypeOnsite
Visa SponorshipYes
Education LevelAll Education Levels
Experience LevelMid Level
Salary Range$90000 - $100000
Job LocationBattle Creek, MI, US

Sales Manager

Location: Battle Creek, MI

Salary: $90,000–$100,000 annually

Visa: Available for an applicable candidate

Responsibilities

• Manage sales activities and relationships with Japanese automotive Tier-1 customers, including price negotiations, delivery coordination, and quality-related matters.

• Manage customer orders, inventory, and sales forecasts/budgets.

• Coordinate with headquarters in Japan and other overseas group companies regarding pricing, delivery schedules, and quality issues.

• Gather and analyze information on the U.S. automotive market.

• Manage and support the Sales and Warehouse teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience with a Tier-1 or Tier-2 supplier in the Japanese automotive industry.

• Experience in international trade/import-export operations.

• Japanese at an idiomatic level, Business-level fluency in English.

• Previous experience as a Sales Manager, including managing U.S.-based employees.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with ERP systems is preferred.

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