Position Title: Junior Sales Representative (Bilingual Japanese/English)

Location: Torrance, CA

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Summary

The employer is a premier global sales organization specializing in the electronics industry. As an affiliate of a major international trading firm, they maintain an extensive vendor network across Japan, the U.S., Asia, and Europe. They provide critical components, materials, and equipment for cutting-edge applications, including telecom, automotive, semiconductors, and medical technologies. They are currently seeking a dynamic Sales Representative to manage and expand client relationships within this global framework.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and strengthening long-term relationships with existing clients to ensure continued satisfaction and business growth.
• Proactively identifying and developing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Acting as a bilingual facilitator and interpreter during business meetings between U.S.-based and Japanese organizations.
• Preparing professional proposals, quotations, and administrative documentation.
• Delivering persuasive sales presentations to potential and existing stakeholders.
• Collaborating with internal teams and global vendors to meet client needs and achieve sales targets.
• Traveling domestically within the U.S. and internationally to Japan (approximately 1–2 times per year) for client engagements and vendor meetings.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills; must be comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders globally.
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to execute tasks independently and respond quickly to evolving business needs.
• A positive, forward-thinking attitude with the flexibility to handle a variety of administrative and sales-driven tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Email, Excel data entry, and basic calculations).

Required

• Fluency in English and Japanese (minimum daily conversational level) with the ability to perform interpretation duties.
• Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
• A valid Driver’s License.

Preferred

• While previous sales experience is valued, it is not required; the company provides comprehensive On-the-Job Training (OJT) for the right candidate.
• Familiarity with the electronics, semiconductor, or automotive industries.

About Staffmark

Staffmark is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.