Sales Representative

**Bilingual in Japanese and English

Position: Sales Representative

Company Type: Trading company (Industrial materials & components)

Location: Torrance, CA (On-site position)

Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Employment Type: Full-time (Exempt)

Salary: $50,000 – $60,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing Japanese trading company with a venture-minded culture, supplying advanced materials and components to leading manufacturers in the U.S. and Asia. The company imports products primarily from Asia and provides high-quality materials used in semiconductors, automotive, EV, and energy industries.

Position Summary

The company is seeking a motivated and growth-oriented Sales Representative to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional interested in international business and technical trading.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, collaborative, and comfortable communicating in both English and Japanese in a multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Develop new business opportunities.
• Join meetings with U.S. and Japanese clients as an interpreter and coordinator.
• Prepare proposals, quotes, and presentation materials.
• Handle import/export paperwork and coordinate shipments.
• Communicate with suppliers in Asia and customers in the U.S.
• Travel within the U.S. and to Japan (1–2 times a year).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (recent graduates are welcome to apply).
• Bilingual in Japanese and English — fluency in both languages for business communication.
• Strong English communication and interpretation skills.
• Team-oriented, eager to learn, and able to work cooperatively across departments.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Sponsorship is not available).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for commuting and local business visits.