Outside Sales Representative

Industry: Manufacturing

Department: Outside Sales

Report to: Sr. Manager-Sales

FLSA: Exempt

Outside Sales Representative

Position Summary

The Outside Sales Representative works directly with customers to manage sales activities, including quoting, price negotiations, and responding to customer inquiries. This role focuses on developing new business opportunities, supporting product launches, and maintaining strong customer relationships while coordinating closely with internal teams and overseas headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct outside sales activities through customer visits, phone, and email communication

Prepare and provide quotations, product information, and samples

Identify new customer needs and support new product development opportunities

Support customers throughout product launches through mass production

Address customer requests related to pricing, delivery schedules, quality, and technical issues in coordination with internal teams

Communicate and collaborate with the head office in Japan

Qualifications

2-5 years of experience working with or for a Japanese company

Outside sales experience preferred, especially in automotive or fastener industries

General knowledge of the automotive industry is a plus

Strong communication, organization, and time management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Japanese conversational ability preferred but not required

Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and accurately

Commitment to workplace safety and compliance

Work Environment

Combination of office-based work and customer travel. This job is 60% office, 40% travel for customers including daily customer visits.

Ability to travel as required (Approximately once a month overnight travel. Territory: OH, MI, IL, etc.)

Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas.

Above details are subject to change.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include all responsibilities or requirements.

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