Japanese Bilingual Outside Sales Representative

Essential Duties: Maintain and expand strong relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 clients, including Japanese-affiliated manufacturers Conduct regular regional business trips (approx. once per week, 12 nights) to Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky Handle technical inquiries and product support for: Multilayer resin films Metal-resin composite wires Optical fibers Coordinate order processing, delivery schedules, and inventory with suppliers and internal logistics Communicate daily with Japan-based teams and vendors in Japanese Negotiate pricing, prepare quotations, and handle after-sales support Update CRM systems and provide regular activity reports Attend trade shows and internal sales meetings Working Hours, Working Style 8:30 AM 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday Full-time, exempt Working Location Headquartered in Indianapolis, INSalary/

Benefit Base Salary: Recent graduates: $45,000$50,00023 years of work experience: $50,000$55,000810 years of experience: $60,000$70,000+ Salary determined by total years of full-time professional experience Bonuses: Two guaranteed bonuses/year (May and December, approx. 0.5 months each)Performance-based bonus in September (historically 0.8 months or more, always paideven during COVID)

Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution: $1/month, includes family coverage)401(k) with 4% employer match Relocation assistance providedE-visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates Holidays:11 company-paid holidays/year (aligned with Japanese automaker calendars)PTO: 5 days after 6 months, 10 days/year thereafter

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred Minimum 2 years of full-time professional experience Native-level Japanese (speaking, reading, writing) required Business-level English required (client communication, presentations, internal coordination)Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently Strong understanding of Japanese corporate culture (JET alumni or prior experience at/with Japanese companies is a plus)Highly organized and able to manage multiple accounts independently Candidates with stable job histories and long-term growth potential are strongly preferred Visa sponsorship (E-visa) available for qualified candidates