[ Position ]
Japanese-English Bilingual Technical Sales Representative

[ Summary ]
A global Japanese electronic components manufacturer is seeking a Japanese-English bilingual Technical Sales Representative. This role focuses on providing technical sales support for aluminum electrolytic capacitors and related materials, including in-house manufactured aluminum foil and electrolytes. The ideal candidate will work closely with R&D and procurement departments at customer sites—primarily in the semiconductor and electronics sectors—and serve as a liaison between local clients and technical teams based in Japan and Taiwan.

[ Essential Duties ]
• Engage in technical sales activities with key customers, particularly in the semiconductor and electronics industries
• Conduct product presentations, gather technical requirements, and propose solutions based on customer needs
• Collaborate with engineering teams in Japan to ensure seamless communication and project execution
• Provide support throughout the design-in and mass production phases
• Travel as needed within the region
• Identify potential clients and support new business development initiatives
• Prepare technical documentation, proposals, and reporting using internal CRM tools
• Serve as a bridge between local customers and internal global stakeholders

[ Working Hours / Working style ]
• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)
• Hybrid work: Up to 1 day per week remote work (flexible depending on circumstances)

[ Working Location ]
• Rolling Meadows, IL

[ Salary / Benefit ]
• Annual salary: $90,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• Annual bonus: Typically one month’s salary (paid in December)
• Annual salary review (based on performance, market trends, and inflation rate)
• Health insurance: Approximately 90% covered by the company
• 401(k) plan with company matching (details to be confirmed)
• Opportunities for training and business trips to Japan
• Visa sponsorship available (conditions apply)

[ Holidays ]
• Weekends and public holidays off (according to U.S. calendar)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and special leave in accordance with company policy

[ Qualifications ]
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English (verbal and written)
• 10+ years of B2B sales experience or engineering experience in the manufacturing industry
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) background preferred
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Able to travel for business within the U.S. as needed
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (Visa support available)

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