Japanese conglomerate SOGO SHOSHA trading company in Detroit office seeks an Infrastructure Machinery Trade Business Manager. This position is responsible for handling machinery trade business such as suppling any kinds of equipment and technology to our client. The position also focuses on business development including increase customers and revenues. The role requires collaboration with a lot of machine builders and manufactures appropriately..
Exempt position
9-5, M-F,
$115K-140K plus bonus and fabulous health benefits package and relocation support.
Hybrid work style (Minimum 2 days in the office/week)
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
(a) Client Management
Act as the primary connection between the company and clients.
Maintain strong relationships with clients by providing high level of customer service.
Review contents of price estimation and approve.
Conduct negotiation between customer and supplier.
Source new suppliers to meet customer requirements.
Work closely with members.
(b) Business Development
Visit exhibition to grow the network and stay current in the market.
Find new business opportunity where the company can provide solutions and/or technologies.
Analyze and strategize the network.
Develop new business solution with suppliers.
(c) Customer acquisition
Bring automotive business, using the power of different teams, channels, and strategies. (Eventually not only automotive industry)
Sales and marketing based on corporation with Machinex.
(d) New Business creation
Create new business at maintenance field under supervision within several unit and work closely with our corporate group
Qualifications and Experience
Excellent written and verbal communication in both English and Japanese.
Understanding Japanese business culture.
Machinery and equipment knowledge, Import and export handling knowledge
Experience in automotive industry business.
Experience in maintenance field
5+ years (preferably7-10years) of working experience in or with machinery or/and equipment trade as sales, machine builder experience, forwarding experience. (at least 3 of those).
Bachelor's degree or above.
To apply, please email your resume to xjiang@pasona.com