An Inside Sales Representative represents and sells products or services on behalf of a company, selling primarily through phone or email contacts. Recruits new customers, presents information to demonstrate product value and persuade buyers, negotiates prices, confirms sales agreements, and works to meet company sales goals.
$65,000-$70,000 annually (DOE) + bonus. Prior-year bonus was approximately 3-4 months of salary annually, depending on performance.
Hours:
Full-time Employment Type:
Full-time, Non-Exempt; initially onsite, with up to 2 remote days/week potentially available after proficiency is demonstrated Professional Japanese language ability required. This position requires Japanese and English communication to support sales operations and coordinate with customers and factories. ※Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the listed job-related qualifications. Please review thoroughly before submitting your application.※ Company Overview A global manufacturer serving semiconductor and advanced industrial markets is seeking an Inside Sales Staff member to support order operations, customer service, and inventory management. Position Summary The Inside Sales Staff will manage the full sales order process, including order entry, purchase orders, invoicing, inventory coordination, and customer support. Professional Japanese and English proficiency is required to effectively coordinate with customers, sales representatives, management, and manufacturing facilities. Key Responsibilities Process incoming orders received through EDI, web portals, and email. Prepare sales orders, purchase orders, invoices, and related documentation. Ensure customer-specific shipping, barcode, labeling, and order requirements are accurately recorded. Process spot orders and consignment usage reports. Manage inventory levels with sales representatives and process inventory purchase orders. Communicate with customers regarding product availability, order confirmations, changes, cancellations, invoices, and complaints. Support item/price registration, sample requests, and quotation preparation. Coordinate with sales representatives and management regarding products and company policies. Analyze ordering and vendor-managed inventory consumption trends based on customer production plans. Communicate customer inventory status to factories to support timely fulfillment. Manage assigned customer inventory and physical inventory counts. Create and maintain sales operations manuals and related documentation.
Qualifications Required:
Professional Japanese and English language ability. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 2 years of professional work experience. Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately manage orders, inventory, and documentation. Strong customer service and communication skills. Ability to coordinate effectively across customers, sales teams, and manufacturing operations.
Preferred:
2+ years of Inside Sales experience. SAP experience. Experience with sales order processing, purchase orders, inventory management, or customer support. Experience with EDI, customer web portals, or consignment/VMI operations. Other Details Initially expected to work onsite daily. After demonstrating sufficient proficiency, up to 2 remote workdays per week may be considered. Performance-based bonus provided separately from base salary. ※This role may include additional responsibilities as needed based on business needs.※
