What are the responsibilities and job description for the Japanese Bilingual Account Manager position at TOP Group - Japanese Recruiting Agency?
We are partnering with an Automotive Chemical company seeking to add a Japanese bilingual account manager to their team. The account manager would oversee the Japanese automotive accounts with some travel required to client sites.
Title: Japanese Bilingual Account Manager
Industry: Automotive OEM
Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Exempt
Location: Taylor MI (25% travel to customer sites)
Salary: $120.000~$150,000 Depending on candidate experience
Key Responsibilities
- Manage relationships with Japanese automotive OEM customers, understanding their business culture and technical expectations
- Develop and execute strategic account plans to achieve sales and profit growth
- Lead customer meetings, presentations, and business reviews
- Collaborate with suppliers, internal teams, and global stakeholders to align on requirements and approvals
- Support project and technical teams; provide guidance and coaching as needed
- Ensure compliance with automotive processes (PPAP, APQP) and oversee customer issue resolution
- Track KPIs, maintain customer records, and prepare reports
- Uphold company safety, quality, and environmental policies
Qualifications
- Japanese bilingual language ability
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field
- 5 years in technical sales or account management, ideally in automotive
- Proven success managing complex accounts and projects
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Experience with industrial or automotive materials and processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; project management experience a plus
**Please submit your application with a 1-2 page resume. Only qualified candidates will be contacted**
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000
