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A Japanese Manufacturing Automotive company is currently looking for a full time, Japanese Bilingual Sales Account Manager to join their Lebanon, KY location.

This role involves managing and developing relationships with our key customer and driving business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a background in sales within the automotive or manufacturing sectors, combined with strong skills in strategic planning, proposal creation, and negotiation

DOE and skills, the pay range for this position is around the 85k-90k mark. This position also includes amazing benefits such as health, vision, dental insurance, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement .

Your essential duties would be as followed:

・Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for client, ensuring strong and effective communication to build trust and long-term partnerships.

・Sales Planning and Strategy: Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve business goals, including identifying opportunities to expand market share.

・Proposal Development: Prepare and present compelling sales proposals, tailored to meet customer requirements and company objectives.

・Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations, ensuring favorable outcomes for both the customer and the company.

・Coordination with Internal Teams: Collaborate with production, engineering, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

・Market Research: Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform sales strategies and maintain a competitive edge.

・Reporting: Provide regular sales forecasts, updates, and performance reports to senior management.

Please consider the following qualifications:

・Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field is required.

・Experience: Proven track record in sales, within the automotive or manufacturing industries. Minimum of 5 years of sales experience.

・Skills: Strong skills in strategic planning, proposal development, and negotiation.

・Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.

・Language: Bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese is required

・Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.

・Team-Oriented: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across various departments.

・Business Travel: Willingness to travel as needed to maintain customer relationships