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The company develops and manufactures high-quality, customized components that leverage our proprietary technologies for advanced fields such as medical, semiconductor, information and communications, and aerospace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Work environment:\u00a0<\/strong>Dynamic, multicultural work environment with close collaboration with Japan headquarters\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A leading Japan-based technology-driven global manufacturer with U.S. operations is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Manager to lead B2B sales activities in the U.S. market. This role emphasizes solution-based selling, requiring deep engagement with customers to understand their technical needs and translate them into actionable insights for the Japan-based development team.<\/p>\n<p>This position is responsible for solution-based sales targeting design and development engineers in the manufacturing industry. The role requires a deep understanding of customers\u2019 technical needs and development challenges, and close collaboration with engineering and development teams in Japan to drive technical evaluations and product development.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth and expand market presence\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Lead solution-based sales efforts, working closely with customers to identify detailed product requirements, challenges, and future needs<\/li>\n<li>After accurately identifying customers\u2019 technical challenges, you will design and propose value-added solutions leveraging our proprietary technologies. In addition, you will organize insights and development issues gained through technical discussions with customers and share\/report them to the headquarters in Japan.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate and coordinate with Japan-based R&amp;D and engineering teams to align customer needs with product development\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Manage and develop a local solution sales team of four to six members, including performance management.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee sales budget planning, forecasting, and performance tracking, ensuring targets are met and adjusting strategies as needed\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Monitor key sales metrics, pipeline activity, and revenue projections, providing regular reports to senior management\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Maintain and grow key client relationships while identifying new business opportunities\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Participate in and represent the company at industry trade shows, exhibitions, and customer events\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and market analysis for senior leadership\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Travel domestically approximately once per month (flexible depending on customer needs)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Travel to Japan approximately twice per year for internal coordination and meetings\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Maintain flexibility to work extended hours as needed to support business demands and cross-border collaboration\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum 10+ years of B2B sales experience\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Proven experience managing and leading sales teams\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (business level or higher)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree (4-year university degree required)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Strong experience in solution-oriented sales (not just product-based sales)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Experience with sales budgeting, forecasting, and performance management\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work in a hybrid environment with regular presence in the Irvine, CA office (remote-only not permitted)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Work authorization in the United States is required. 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