What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Executive - Commodity Trader - Japanese Bilingual position at Pacific Advisory Service?
A U.S. subsidiary of a leading Japanese corn starch manufacturer with over 150 years of history is seeking a motivated professional to join its growing team in Champaign, Illinois.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in international commodity trading, market research, logistics coordination, and business development within a global environment connecting the U.S. and Japan.
We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, business acumen, and the desire to grow into a future leadership role within the company.
Key Responsibilities
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in international commodity trading, market research, logistics coordination, and business development within a global environment connecting the U.S. and Japan.
We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, business acumen, and the desire to grow into a future leadership role within the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase and coordinate corn procurement from U.S. grain suppliers
- Monitor and analyze U.S. grain market trends
- Translate and interpret between Japanese and English during meetings and business communications
- Coordinate logistics, storage, and transportation of grain shipments to Japan
- Support international business development and sales activities
- Collaborate with U.S. and Japan-based teams on research and new business initiatives
- Native-level Japanese and business-level English required
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field preferred
- Interest or experience in commodity trading, grain markets, finance, or international business
- Knowledge of CBOT futures, foreign exchange, or grain trading is a plus
- Strong communication, analytical, and leadership potential
- Willingness to relocate to Champaign, Illinois
- Opportunity to build a long-term career in international trading
- Exposure to global markets and cross-border business operations
- Training and support available for motivated candidates willing to learn
- Competitive salary ($70,000 ) and full benefits including medical insurance and 401(k)
Salary : $70,000 - $200,000