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  • 19 Nov 2025 3:47 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    If you’re interested in this position, please send a copy of your most recently updated resume to carlos@919usa.com.

     

    A Japanese Logistics Transportation & Logistics company is currently looking for a full time, fully onsite Japanese Bilingual Outside Sales Representative to join their Florence, KY location.

     

    This position is being added to support continued business growth. The role covers IN, OH, KY, and parts of Northern TN, focusing primarily on the automotive industry.

     

    DOE and skills, the pay range for this position would be between 70k-90k with great benefits.

     

    Your essential duties would include the following:

    • Conduct outside sales activities (approx. 2–3 days/week; no overnight stays required)
    • Manage both new and existing accounts (ratio adjusted based on experience)
    • Prepare quotations and proposals
    • Communicate with overseas agents (mainly by email in English)
    • Coordinate with internal operations and support teams
    • Respond to customer inquiries and visit customers upon requests from domestic/overseas agents
    • Handle a portfolio of approximately 20–50 accounts
    • Travel as needed (about once every two months; some visits may involve a 4-hour one-way drive)

     

    Please consider the following qualifications when applying:

    • 3+ years of professional logistic sales experience (5–10 years preferred)
    • Logistics industry experience, preferably with a freight forwarder or Logistics experience in a manufacturing company
    • Basic PC skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
    • English and Japanese proficiency sufficient for email communication; daily conversation level for meetings
    • Valid driver’s license
  • 19 Nov 2025 3:47 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    If you’re interested in this position, please send a copy of your most recently updated resume to carlos@919usa.com.

     

    A Japanese manufacturing company is currently looking for a full time, fully onsite Japanese Bilingual Sales Representative to join their Lexington, KY location.

     

    The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with clients in the automotive, chemical, and food industries, mainly supporting Japanese manufacturers in the Midwest region. This position offers opportunities for domestic and international business travel and career growth within a global organization.

     

    DOE and skills, the pay range for this position would be between the 65k-80k mark with great benefits!

     

    Your essential duties would be as follows:

    • Conduct sales activities mainly targeting the automotive, chemical, and food industries
    • Create and execute sales plans to achieve territory goals
    • Maintain existing accounts (approximately 80%) and develop new clients
    • Prepare quotations, process orders, manage delivery schedules, and coordinate project operations
    • Visit client sites and factories regularly and assist in on-site installation or coordination as needed
    • Build and strengthen long-term customer relationships with both Japanese and U.S. clients
    • Perform market research and identify business opportunities in assigned territories
    • Travel to Midwest regions including OH, IN, KY, MI, and occasionally Canada and other areas (approx. 2–3 business trips per week)

     

    Please consider the following qualifications when applying:

    • Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (business level or higher)
    • Previous sales experience preferred, especially in machinery, production equipment, or manufacturing-related fields (not required)
    • Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
    • Excellent communication and organizational abilities
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    • High motivation and willingness to travel frequently
    • Valid driver’s license
  • 19 Nov 2025 3:45 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    If you’re interested in this position, please send a copy of your most recently updated resume to carlos@919usa.com.

     

    A Japanese Manufacturing company is currently looking for a full time, fully onsite Sales Representative to join their Lexington, KY location.

     

    The company is looking for a candidate to help them expand their business in welding-related products.

     

    This position focuses on both developing new customers and maintaining existing relationships, primarily within the automotive and construction machinery industries.

     

    DOE and skills, the pay range for this position would be between the 65k-75k mark.

     

    Your essential duties would be as follows:

    • Develop new business opportunities through cold calls, visits, and other outreach activities (approximately 60%)
    • Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients (approximately 40%)
    • Propose welding-related products and solutions to B2B customers
    • Conduct regular on-site visits (3–4 times per week)
    • Prepare and deliver sales presentations and reports
    • Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer requirements
    • Attend monthly business trips as needed

     

    Please consider the following qualifications when applying

    • B2B sales experience required (industry background flexible)
    • Experience in new business development and cold calling strongly preferred
    • Native-level English proficiency
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to build strong relationships with clients
  • 17 Nov 2025 4:01 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.

    https://kaishaservice.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ToyotaTsushoAmerica/job/Georgetown-%20KY/Electrical-Engineer_R250219

    We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!

    What's In It For You?

    •  Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
    • Paid Time Off
    • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
    • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
    • 14 Paid Company Holidays
    • 401(k) with Company Contribution
    • Educational Tuition Reimbursement

    Summary

    Provides primary support for all electrical functions including process equipment/machines, programmable logic controllers (PLC) and operational level information systems. Develops and maintains electrical standards for all personnel working in Steel Division facilities. Provides secondary support for mechanical and hydraulic functions.

    What You'll Do

    • Develops and maintains electrical standards for Steel Division facilities. 
    • Communicates standards to contractors and TAI personnel working on electrical installation and repair.
    • Assists in review and approval of drawings for new equipment and facilities.
    • Update and archive electrical prints, PLC programs, operator interface software, necessary for the documentation of projects that have gone into production.
    • Undertake electrical and mechanical PPM, inspection testing, commissioning and basic repairs to plant and equipment.
    • Modifications to existing controls for improved process control, reliability, safety and compliance with OSHA requirements.
    • Assists Maintenance and Operations members in designing and developing electrical preventative maintenance programs and procedures.
    • Assists Maintenance in troubleshooting electrical problems and developing electrical preventative maintenance programs and procedures.
    • Assists maintenance in developing and performing nondestructive testing.
    • Other duties may be assigned.

    What You Need

    • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
    • 3+ years experience in an Electrical Engineering role
    • PLC experience
    • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and technical manuals. 
    • The ability to speak Japanese is preferred, but not required.

    Travel: Up to 30%

    Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

    We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.

  • 24 Oct 2025 12:05 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Department: Modern Languages-JM

    Location: Belknap Campus

    Time Type: Part time

    Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

    Job Req ID: R107674

    Position Description:

    The Department of Classical and Modern Languages invites applications for Part-Time Lecturer teaching positions to teach language courses in Arabic, Chinese, Classics, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish or courses on world culture taught in English, based on qualifications.

    Qualifications:

    18 hours of graduate coursework in the discipline or a related field, near-native proficiency, at least one semester of classroom teaching experience and excellent communication skills. Preferred qualifications include skill in providing quality instruction and support to a diverse student body and ability to use different learning technologies to enhance student learning.

    Applicants must apply on-line and attach a document containing a current vita, transcripts (official transcripts required prior to employment), and names and contact information of at least three references who can speak to teaching qualifications.

    Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the positions are filled.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

    Assistance and Accommodations

    Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

    If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.

  • 23 Oct 2025 11:46 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Industrial Tech Services, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Sales Engineer to support our team in Georgetown, KY. ITS, Inc. goes back more than 2 decades as a distributor of machinery and provider of installation services. The scope of our company encompasses Foreign Trade, Installation Project Management, 3D Design Technology, Fabrication, and Design, modification and production of AGVs, Robots, and Conveyor Systems.

    Our Mechanical Sales Engineer position will be at our headquarters in Georgetown, KY. This position requires 35% of travel to customer and project sites. Some customer sites are in Indiana, Mississippi, Texas, Canada, Mexico and/or Japan. Travel will be about 25% - 30%.

    Position requirements: Proficiency in MS Office – MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint

    * Open to travel – 35% +

    * Japanese Language a plus

    * Flexible schedule – may be required to work nights, weekends, etc.

    1.Vendor/Customer Management

    ・Coordinate meeting, on-site inspections with customers, regarding various equipment such as Painting Booths, Ovens, Conveyor Systems, Pre-treatment systems, and E-Coat systems, etc.

    ・Confirm customer’s requirements with Trinity parent company in Japan.

    ・Creating proposals and specification reports for customer – most of the communication with customers will be in English

    2. Cost/Estimation:

    ・Request for quote from the parent company - design, parts procured in Japan

    ・Request for quote from local vendors and sub-contractors - supply parts, on-site construction, installation work, etc.

    ・Submit quotes to customers

    3. Confirmation & Shipping:

    ・ Confirm specifications/equipment with the customer

    ・ Shipping arrangements - equipment and production, cost control

    ・ Create instructions for installation and on-site modifications: manage schedule, create construction instructions for subcontractors and requirement to be on-site at construction site

    ・ Coordinate work between Japanese supervisor and local staff/contractors.

    4. Project Management:

    ・Oversee equipment installation/construction project at end user facilities.

    ・Coordinate customer-required meeting between customer and contractor to

    Industrial Tech Services, Inc.

    321 TRIPORT RD, P.O. BOX 490, GEORGETOWN, KY. 40324 / 502-863-4941 / FAX 502-863-5173

    communicate the project status and concerns.

    ・Create work completion report.

    5. Additional Skills:

    ・Ability to understand the following design technologies is required psychrometric charts based on temperature and humidity, pressure loss in ducts, pressure loss in piping, knowledge of heat sources

    ・Basic knowledge of sheet metal required

    ・Knowledge of material selection, processing methods (bending, cutting), and welding methods

    ・Equipment selection: selection is made based on design conditions received from Japan Trinity - pumps, fans, valves, filters, etc.

    6. Other:

    ・Other duties will be assigned under the decision of management.

    ・Open to train in in-house technology

    Please submit your resume to ewilson@itslex.com and learn about this amazing opportunity!

  • 23 Oct 2025 11:44 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Industrial Tech Services, Inc. has a position open for an Assistant Sales Representative to join our team in Georgetown, KY. ITS, Inc. goes back more than 2 decades as a distributor of machinery and provider of installation services. The scope of our company encompasses Foreign Trade, Installation Project Management, 3D Design Technology, Fabrication, and Design, modification and production of AGVs, Robots, and Conveyor Systems.

    As part of the ITS team – you would join a team who pride themselves on quality, customer satisfaction and support. The Assistant Sales Rep will support our PE Division, with the following:

    Responsibilities include:

    ● Create, input and set up new projects, invoices, etc. - while utilizing our ERP system (MS NAV) to include PO, JOB, Invoices.

    ● Export logs and reports

    ● Create and organize documents related to sales process

    ● Crate and maintain filing systems – both electronic and physical

    ● Create and process statement account checks and create advance request forms (TMAC, TTC)

    ● Write, translate, and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, and forms.

    ● Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports

    ● Open and process Purchase Orders and Invoices

    ● Create and confirm quotes (as needed)

    ● Create the base input for vendor/customer registration per Sales Rep’s request

    ● Assist Sales Reps on all new major projects. This includes product definition delivery, launch timeline, creating reports, data input and material readiness as needed.

    ● Assist with product change processes and initiate and coordinate engineering changes and product closeout.

    ● Assist in generating sales bids, cost summaries, report review of sales, forecast reports

    ● Input purchase contract terms and purchase orders and invoices into system

    ● Assist with A/R and A/P reports assigned to project

    ● Assist with the Import/Export customer clearance process, assign HS codes

    ● Assist with deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor and summarize project progress.

    ● Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

    ● Must be proficient in MS Office - specifically MS Excel – formula and function.

    ● All other duties as assigned.

    Desired skills:

    ● Bachelor’s Degree in Management and/or related field and a minimum of 3 months of related or relevant experience in a professional environment.

    ● Knowledge of basic engineering concepts, business management, account management, materials management is a plus

    ● Excellent written and verbal communications skills – English and Japanese

    ● Knowledge of manufacturing processes is a plus but not required.

    Industrial Tech Services, Inc.

    321 TRIPORT RD, P.O. BOX 490, GEORGETOWN, KY. 40324 / 502-863-4941 / FAX 502-863-5173

    If interested, please submit resumes to ewilson@itslex.com and learn how you can become part of an amazing team!

  • 23 Oct 2025 11:43 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Industrial Tech Services is an automotive company with a history that dates back more than two decades. We are a distributor of machinery and installation services. ITS is comprised of 3 core operational divisions – PE, Shinmei, and Trinity. We are a subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho America, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Trinity Industrial Corporation, Toyotsu Engineering & Mfg., and Shinmei Industrial Co. ITS prides itself in providing quality services, customer satisfaction and support.

    We have a position open for a Sales Representative to join our team in Georgetown, KY. The chosen Sales Rep will provide sales services, project coordination, product delivery with automotive related customers and vendor management. The Sales Rep will be responsible for understanding the automotive production process and machine specifications.

    Essential Functions:

    • Assess customer needs and provide quotations

    • Sales - develop customer sales and provide reports to management

    • Vendor management - communicate with vendors/suppliers to coordinate meeting customer

    needs. Visit customer offices (within driving distance of our office) to establish and maintain strong relationships

    • Project management – manage projects from bid/proposal to onsite installation

    • Understand automotive production processes to assist in sales function

    • Import/Export of products, foreign trade

    • Must be willing to travel regularly – up to 35%

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Sales experience – at least 1 year

    • Experience with project management – from inception of order to delivery of order

    • Knowledge of automobile manufacturing equipment including production line layout and machine specifications

    • Experience with sales/cost analysis, reporting and cost negotiation

    • Successful history of promoting company products and services

    • Strong English communication skills

    • Japanese communication skills including speaking, reading and writing

    • Have no issue with traveling

    If interested, submit your resume to ewilson@itslex.com to learn more about these positions!

  • 08 Sep 2025 9:32 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    ***** If you’re interested in this position, please send a copy of your most recently updated resume to carlos@919usa.com  ***

     

    A Japanese Trading company is currently looking for a full time, fully onsite Japanese Bilingual Account Representative (Supply Chain Associate) to join their Georgetown, KY location.

     

    The company is looking for a detail-oriented individual to support supply chain and inventory management functions, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through accurate order processing, data analysis, and effective communication with clients and suppliers.

     

    DOE and skills, the pay range for this position would be between the 50k-60k with great benefits.

     

    Your essential duties would be as follows:

    • Calculate material orders and manage supplier deliveries.
    • Control inventory by balancing customer demand and supplier schedules to avoid shortages or aged inventory.
    • Analyze data to proactively address potential supply chain issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
    • Place sales orders and arrange timely deliveries, communicating closely with customers.
    • Determine pricing for parts using supplier quotes and standardized quotations, create and manage sales and gross profit budgets.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers through daily follow-up.
    • Set up new parts in the database using customer specifications.
    • Coordinate just-in-time (JIT) deliveries with suppliers, transportation partners, and customers.
    • Assist with accounting and quality control issues as needed.
    • Attend and facilitate group meetings, effectively communicating with multiple stakeholders.

     

    Please consider the following qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in supply chain management but not required).
    • 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in team settings.
    • Knowledge of flat roll metals (steel and aluminum) is a plus.
    • Proficient basic computer skills, including Microsoft software.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interpret documents, write reports, and present to groups.
    • Mathematical skills to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
    • Problem-solving skills and the ability to deal with situations with limited standardization.
    • Physical ability to walk, stand, walk, and lift/move up to 20 pounds; travel may be required.
  • 08 Sep 2025 9:30 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    ***** If you’re interested in this position, please send a copy of your most recently updated resume to carlos@919usa.com  ***

     

    A Japanese Manufacturing company is currently seeking a full time, fully onsite Japanese Bilingual Assistant & Trade Sales Representative to join their Georgetown, KY location.

     

    The role involves assisting sales representatives with new and ongoing projects, handling documentation, supporting import/export clearance, and ensuring smooth communication with vendors (including those in Japan). Travel within Kentucky and out-of-state (up to 25%) is required.

     

    The pay for this position is 45k with great benefits.

     

    Your essential duties would include the following:

    • Create, input, and manage projects, POs, invoices, and related data using ERP (MS NAV).
    • Generate reports, logs, and documentation for sales processes.
    • Maintain electronic and physical filing systems.
    • Prepare statements, advance request forms, correspondence, memos, and letters (in English and Japanese).
    • Assist in preparing scheduled reports and confirming quotes.
    • Support vendor/customer registration and assist sales reps with new projects (delivery, launch, reporting, data input, material readiness).
    • Support product changes, engineering changes, and product closeouts.
    • Assist in generating bids, cost summaries, sales and forecast reports.
    • Support A/R and A/P reporting assigned to projects.
    • Assist with import/export clearance, including HS code assignment.
    • Track deadlines, monitor progress, and maintain project documentation.
    • Communicate with Japan vendors as required.
    • Other duties as assigned.

     

    Please consider the following qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in management or related field
    • Minimum of 3 months’ relevant experience in a professional setting
    • Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel formulas and functions)
    • Excellent communication skills in English and Japanese (written and verbal)
    • Knowledge of engineering, business/account management, or manufacturing processes is a plus
    • Ability to travel and work on-site at customer locations
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