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This posting is managed by: | GDI Communications Inc. |
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Company Name | Company is not publicly visible |
Job Type |
Manufacturing (Automobile/Plant Engineering/Precision Equipment) - Sales Engineer/Service Engineer
Sales/AE - Manufacturing Sales Manufacturing (Automobile/Plant Engineering/Precision Equipment) - Other |
Industry | Machinery Manufacturer |
Location |
North America
United States
Michigan
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Job Description |
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing existing services and developing new services for the current client base. He/she will also be responsible for handling and expanding sales activities to acquire new customers and to expand business activities. Knowledge about the industry and the local market, as well as the ability to research valid information and opportunities are needed to achieve these goals. Tasks ・Provide sales activities and after-sales service to existing clients ・Assess clients’ needs, create blueprints based on needed specs for required machine parts ・New client acquisition (with focus not only on Japanese companies, but also on US and international companies) ・Networking to expand current market activities ・Market research to find new business opportunities ・In-office operations (creating presentations, proposals, quotations, etc.) ・Cooperate with onsite team member to achieve set targets ・Reporting to HQ in Japan in weekly meeting ・Typical daily schedule: email check (trouble / consultation, requests) → Sales visit to client → return to office in the afternoon; in-house business consolidation and next visit preparation |
Company Info | A Japanese producer and seller of manufacturing equipment (machines and machine parts used in manufacturing) is looking for a Sales Representative for their branch office in Michigan. |
Working Hours |
Mo - Fri 9:00 - 17:00 (lunch break: 12:00 to 13:00) one weekly evening meeting with Japan HQ (work time adjustment as compensation) |
Job Requirements |
Required Skills / Experience ・B2B Sales experience in the manufacturing industry ・Experience working in a Japanese company or in working closely with Japanese businesses and clients ・Technical understanding in order to consult with clients' engineering teams (able to read and edit machine blueprints to determine and adjust needed features of machinery parts) ・Understanding of manufacturing industry and supply chains (ideally background in engineering or similar) ・Experience in business development and market research ・Strong communication skills ・Comfortable with using Office365 (especially Excel) ・Driving License ・English: Native level ・Valid US work permit Welcomed Skills / Experience: ・Experience with machinery equipment makers and/or makers for dies and molds |
English Level | Fluent (TOEIC 865-) |
Japanese Level | None |
Salary | USD - US Dollar USD 50K - USD 70K |
Other Salary Description |
Company performance bonus Medical Insurance provided Pension Plan Mobile phone/ notebook PC will be provided |
Holidays |
Five-Day Workweek Paid Holidays |
Job Contract Period |
Full-time permanent Probation period: 3 months |