Japanese Bilingual Business Development Specialist

Job Description:

Position

Title: Japanese Bilingual Business Development Specialist

Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite)

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Work

Schedules:

8:30am - 5:30pm M-F

Reports

to:

President

Summary

This

position represents a premier global manufacturer specializing in advanced

metal forming technologies, including high-precision casting and injection

molding processes. The organization is recognized for delivering complex,

engineered component solutions to a diverse international clientele. The

Business Development Specialist will focus on driving market growth, managing

technical client requirements, and serving as a critical link between local

customers and the organization's global engineering and production resources,

including the headquarters in Japan.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead

efforts to identify and develop new business opportunities; utilize CRM

tools to systematically grow the customer network and expand market

presence.

• Communicate

directly with customers to define project requirements, manufacturing

methods, and component specifications (primarily online but some in-person

visits).

• Analyze

3D CAD models and 2D drawings to interpret customer needs and ensure the

delivery of accurate, competitive project proposals.

• Coordinate

with internal engineering teams at the Japan Headquarters and other global

locations to discuss and refine complex project scopes.

• Oversee

manufacturing activities across various group production sites to

successfully establish first orders, including the management of molds and

tooling.

• Utilize

basic metrology instruments and apply knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning

and Tolerancing (GD&T) to evaluate customer component quality.

• Facilitate

in-house prototyping processes, specifically metal molding and casting

techniques, to validate and optimize customer designs.

• Perform

additional duties as required to support the growth and efficiency of the

sales department.

Qualifications

The

ideal candidate is a proactive sales professional with a strong technical

aptitude in metallurgy or precision manufacturing and the ability to navigate a

multicultural corporate environment. There are no specific technical

requirements or previous work experience as long as you are eager to learn new

things.

• Bilingual

English and Japanese skills (Japanese: a minimum of conversational

Japanese to communicate verbally with the Japan headquarters).

• Ability

to interpret 3D CAD models, 2D technical drawings, and GD&T

specifications (Preferred; not required).

• Prior

experience in industrial sales, specifically within casting, molding, or

precision component manufacturing. (Preferred; not required)

• Proficiency

in CRM software and basic metrology equipment. (Preferred; not required)

About Us

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The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.