Sales & Business Development Representative – Japanese Bilingual

Position: Sales Executive – Japanese Bilingual

Location: Torrance, CA | Hybrid after 3 months' probation period

Work Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Salary: $70-75k/year (DOE) + Bonus | Competitive Benefit Package

Working Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week

A Japanese industrial manufacturer and distributor is seeking a Sales Executive to join its U.S. team in Torrance, CA. This position is responsible for B2B sales of industrial filtration products across the Americas. The ideal candidate is proactive, results-driven, and comfortable with travel and client-facing activities.

About the Company

The company specializes in industrial filtration products used in Electronics, Fine chemicals, Chemicals, Food & beverage, General industrial applications.

Products include filter cartridges and filtration system equipment imported from Japan.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle B2B sales to U.S. clients
• Sell company and partner products imported from Japan
• Meet with customers and distributors regularly
• Train distributors and accompany them on client visits (factories, R&D sites, etc.)
• Develop new distributors through cold calling and outreach
• Research new customers and expand market presence through distributor networks
• Conduct market research through trade shows, online research, and industry publications
• Provide translation/interpretation support as needed
• Participate in weekly office meetings
• Submit weekly sales forecasts and activity reports
• Prepare annual sales targets and budgets
• Travel across the Americas (including trade shows and customer visits)

Qualifications

Required:

• Excellent English Communication Skill (Writing and Speaking)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented with strong problem-solving ability
• No restrictions on travel throughout the Americas
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Basic Japanese language skills
• Experience selling industrial consumables (especially to inkjet ink manufacturers)
• Experience in filtration products (air filters acceptable)
• Knowledge of trade/import-export operations
• Experience with industrial production equipment (valves, pumps, dispersers, etc.)
• Interest in expanding sales in the wine industry

If you are a motivated sales professional interested in industrial products and international business, we encourage you to apply.