Job Description

A GROWING INTERNATIONAL COMPANY IN THE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY IS SEEKING SALES ASSISTANT IN SAN JOSE, CA. REQUIRES JAPANESE BILINGUAL SKILLS AND PREVIOUS RELATED EXPERIENCE PREFERABLY IN SEMICONDUCTOR OR RELATED INDUSTRY. EXCELLENT BENEFIT PLAN AND RELOCATION SUPPORT AVAILABLE.

• MONDAY – FRIDAY: 9:00AM – 5:00PM (35HRS/WEEK)
• $60K/YR.+ (DOE)/ NON-EXEMPT
• MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION/LIFE (100% COMPANY COVERS INCLUDING DEPENDENTS), COMMUTE ALLOWANCE, RELOCATION SUPPORT AVAILABLE

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JAPANESE BILINGUAL SALES ASSISTANT :

• BACHELOR’S IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR IN THE RELATED STUDY; OR 4+ YEARS RELATED EXPERIENCE AND/ OR TRAINING; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• 2+ YEARS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE IN CUSTOMER RELATIONS, SALES SUPPORT, INSIDE SALES, ETC.
• EXPERIENCE WORKING IN THE SEMICONDUCTOR, ELECTRONICS, AUTOMOTIVE, IT, OR ANY RELATED INDUSTRY WITH HIGH-VALUE PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT
• MUST BE BILINGUAL IN JAPANESE AT A FLUENT LEVEL
• DETAIL-ORIENTED, ORGANIZED, ABILITY TO WORK WELL UNDER PRESSURE IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT
• EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
• PROFICIENT IN MS OFFICE

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JAPANESE BILINGUAL SALES ASSISTANT :

• LIAISE BETWEEN THE SALES TEAM AND CLIENTS
• PROVIDE INFORMATION, COORDINATE SERVICE/ MAINTENANCE/ REPAIRS
• PROCESS PURCHASE ORDERS, ORDER CANCELLATIONS, AND CHANGES IN PRODUCT AND DELIVERY SCHEDULES
• PROVIDE PRICE QUOTES, SHIPPING DATES, PURCHASE CONFIRMATION, AND INVOICES
• MANAGE SAMPLES, LITERATURE, AND SPECIFICATION REQUESTS FOR EACH ACCOUNT/ CUSTOMER
• MANAGE EOL (END OF LIFE) STATUS AND ACQUIRE THE LATEST PRICING OF TOOL PARTS FROM JAPAN HQ
• MAINTAIN SALES FILES, CONTRACTS, AND REPORTS
• ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION, ORGANIZATION, AND TRANSLATION OF EMAILS AND PRESENTATION MATERIALS (JAPANESE – ENGLISH)
• CALENDAR MANAGEMENT AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SALES TEAM
• RESEARCH AND COMPILE LISTS OF PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS
• RESEARCH MARKET CONDITIONS, GATHER, ANALYZE, AND COMPARE COMPETITOR DATA AND PRICING
• COMPILE STATISTICS AND PREPARE VARIOUS REPORTS FOR MANAGEMENT
• ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSIGNED BY THE MANAGEMENT

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: DIRECT HIRE/NON-EXEMPT

INSIDE SALES , SALES COORDINATION , COORDINATOR , PURCHASE ORDER , MECHANICAL ENGINEER , ELECTRICAL ENGINEER , SEMICONDUCTOR , ENGINEER , SALES , JAPANESE , JAPAN , BILINGUAL ,

Company Description

For over twenty years, TriCom Quest has been a leader in the employment consultant industry, providing staffing services for both employers and job seekers, at virtually every level - from entry to executive. Our service spans the United States, providing placements for a broad range of companies, including those headquartered in the Pacific Rim with satellite offices within the United States. Yet what makes us stand out from the employment "crowd" is our service. Whether you're hiring employees or in search of a job, TriCom Quest is committed to quality service, from the very first handshake to placement, and beyond.