Business Development Specialist

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)

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.

About Us

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