Sales Representative (Chemical Industry) - Japanese bilingual

Sales Representative

Location: U.S. (Frequent domestic travel required)

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Sales Representative to join our team as soon as possible.

This position involves frequent business travel, customer visits, and coordination with overseas suppliers. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who is comfortable with travel, client-facing responsibilities, and cross-border communication.

We are particularly interested in developing a young sales professional who can grow with the company long-term.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing client accounts (approximately 70%)
• Develop new business opportunities (approximately 30%) through:
  • Trade shows
  • LinkedIn outreach
  • Direct prospecting
• Visit 2–3 client sites per week (domestic travel required)
• Travel Monday–Friday for regional client visits when necessary
• Occasionally support weekend airport pick-ups or customer arrangements
• Coordinate and attend client visits with business visitors from Japan (approximately once per month)
• Communicate regularly with clients via email and meetings
• Maintain relationships with suppliers in Japan, Korea, and China
• Participate in evening online meetings with overseas partners as needed
• Travel to Japan approximately once per year for business meetings

Client & Supplier Profile

• Primary clients: Chemical-related companies
• Suppliers: Primarily based in Japan, Korea, and China

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of sales experience preferred
  • Chemical or cosmetics industry experience is a plus
  • Candidates from other industries may be considered
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Comfortable with frequent travel and flexible scheduling
• Experience with B2B sales preferred

Language Requirements

• Japanese: Required (business level; casual Japanese acceptable for internal communication)
• English: Business level required

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $75,000 –$90,000
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• 401(k) with 3% company matching

Please email me you resume to [email protected]