at Staffmark Investment LLC in

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Title:

Japanese Bilingual Relocation Sales Consultant - Real Estate (Outside Sales)

Location:

Arlington Heights, IL (field-based role covering the Chicago suburban area, with occasional travel for corporate sales and training)

Classification:

Non-Exempt (with a potential future change to Outside Sales Exempt after learning the business and obtaining an Illinois Real Estate Salesperson License)

Work Schedule:

Until licensed: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, in office every day (includes a 1-hour paid lunch break). After licensing and becoming fully independent: A hybrid schedule may be considered. It is based on about 3 office days per week, but the schedule changes often with client needs and may include full in-office weeks. Even on office days, more than half of the work happens outside the office (client visits, property tours, and so on). This is a field sales role, not a remote-focused position. Occasional work before 9:00 AM, after 5:00 PM, or on weekends may be required.

Peak season:

March-June.

Slower season:

December-February. Why This Role Stands Out Most real estate professionals in the U.S. work as independent contractors on commission only. This role is a rare alternative: Guaranteed base salary, whether or not deals close All business expenses covered, including mileage (IRS rate) and advertising Performance-based bonus on top of base pay Company-paid Illinois real estate license, so you can start a professional career even without prior real estate experience Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, paid holidays, sick leave and vacation, and a 401(k) with company match Who Will Thrive Here Sales professionals from any industry who want to build specialized expertise and a licensed professional career People who prefer being out meeting clients over sitting at a desk all day People who enjoy relationship-building and adapt easily when client needs change Summary The hiring organization is a leading relocation and corporate support firm that helps Japanese corporations and their expatriate employees relocate to the Chicago area. Its client base is concentrated among Japanese companies near the office. As a Relocation Sales Consultant in the Chicago Central Residential division, you will combine corporate outside sales with hands-on real estate services. You will develop relationships with corporate clients and guide relocating families from their first consultation through move-in. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to Visiting corporate clients, mainly Japanese companies in the region, to develop and expand business relationships Planning and running informational seminars to generate new clients Holding pre-relocation web consultations to understand client needs Touring residential properties with clients and introducing neighborhoods and local information Negotiating terms with property owners and management companies Reviewing lease and contract details, coordinating move-in logistics, and providing settling-in support Other duties as assigned by management Qualifications Required Valid driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle for business use (IRS mileage reimbursement provided) Professional-level fluency in English and Japanese Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Commitment to obtaining an Illinois Real Estate Salesperson License, preferably within the first 3 months (costs covered by the company barring exceptional circumstances) Flexibility for occasional early-morning, evening, or weekend work, and for schedules driven by client needs Preferred Sales experience in any industry (corporate/B2B sales especially welcome) Active real estate salesperson license or real estate industry experience Customer service experience The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. 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