• Florence, Kentucky
• Transportation/ Logistics
• 70000
• Full Time regular employee
•  40

Job Description

Outside Sales Representative (Midwest Region)

Summary 

A large Japanese forwarding company is expanding its Midwest sales team to strengthen its Japanese bilingual outside sales function across the region. Currently, one Sales Representative in Cincinnati covers the entire territory, and this new position is being added to support continued business growth. The role covers IN, OH, KY, and parts of Northern TN, focusing primarily on the automotive industry.

Essential Duties

• Conduct outside sales activities (approx. 2–3 days/week; no overnight stays required)

• Manage both new and existing accounts (ratio adjusted based on experience)

• Prepare quotations and proposals

• Communicate with overseas agents (mainly by email in English)

• Coordinate closely with internal operations and support teams

• Respond to customer inquiries and visit customers upon requests from domestic/overseas agents

• Handle a portfolio of approximately 20–50 accounts

• Travel as needed (about once every two months; some visits may involve a 4-hour one-way drive)

Work Environment / Schedule

• Location: Florence, KY

• Work Hours: Monday–Friday / 8:00–17:00 (1-hour break)

• Work Style: Approx. 70% outside sales, 30% inside work

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of professional logistic sales experience (5–10 years preferred)

• Logistics industry experience, preferably with a freight forwarder or Logistics experience in a manufacturing company

• Basic PC skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• English and Japanese proficiency sufficient for email communication; daily conversation level for meetings

• Valid driver’s license

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: 70K–80K 

• Bonus available (details to be confirmed)

• Visa sponsorship not available (including OPT)

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