Forwarding Sales Representative
Job Summary
This role involves managing international sea and air cargo transportation services for Japanese and global clients. You will be responsible for sales, customer relationship management, and coordinating logistics operations. The position requires a candidate with forwarding industry experience and strong communication skills to thrive in an international business environment.
Responsibilities
- Sales and marketing of sea/air cargo services
- Managing client relationships and business development
- Coordinating international logistics operations
- Providing transportation solutions for global clients
Required Skills
- 5-10 years forwarding industry experience
- Native Japanese proficiency
- Business-level English (TOEIC 735-860)
- International logistics and bidding knowledge
Job Details
Job Description
Simply put, this job involves supporting Japanese companies' overseas cargo transportation (sea and air) while simultaneously providing services to overseas companies that require transportation to Japan. You will be responsible for sales, customer service, and logistics coordination within the international trade industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sales and marketing of sea and air cargo transportation services to Japanese companies.
- Managing relationships with existing clients and developing new clients.
- Coordinating international transportation and logistics operations.
- Responding to quotation requests from global clients.
- Providing transportation solutions in conjunction with a global network.
Working Hours:
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Scheduled working hours: 8 hours 0 minutes)
- Break time: 60 minutes
- Overtime work: Yes (Average approximately 20 hours)
Job Requirements:
- 5-10 years of experience in sea and air cargo sales.
- Proven track record of directly expanding the customer base through sales capabilities.
- Native-level Japanese for smooth communication with Japanese customers.
- Sales and operations experience in the forwarding industry.
Preferred Qualifications:
- English communication skills (Business Conversation Level).
- Experience dealing with global companies.
- Experience handling bidding projects.
- Broad knowledge of international logistics.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Monthly Salary: ¥350,000 - ¥500,000
- Sales incentive available
- SPOT incentive paid
- Annual salary increase and annual incentive paid (depending on company performance)
- Commuting Allowance: Maximum ¥40,000 per month
- Social Insurance included
- Retirement Allowance System: Applicable after 3 years of service
- Customs broker qualification allowance available
Holidays:
- Two days off per week (Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
- Annual paid leave: 10 to 20 days
- Annual holidays: 120 days
- Summer vacation (3 days), New Year's holiday (December 30th to January 3rd)