• ​​​​​​​Santa Clara, California
• Electronics Parts/ Semiconductors
• Annual salary: Up to $125,000
• Full Time regular employee
•  8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)
•  Visa Support: Yes

Job Description

Position
Japanese-English Bilingual Technical Sales Representative

Summary
A global Japanese electronic components manufacturer is seeking a Japanese-English bilingual Technical Sales Representative for its West Coast sales office located in San Jose, California. 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 West Coast region (Oregon, Washington, Southern California, Arizona, etc.)
• 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

• San Jose, California (On-site with some business travel)

Salary / Benefits

• Annual salary: Up to $125,000 (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)
• 3+ years of B2B sales experience, ideally in electronic components or related industries
• Background in electrical or electronic engineering 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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