Sales Project Manager

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Project Sales Manager with a strong background in the food industry and fluent proficiency in Japanese and English. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and managing food-related sales projects from initiation to completion, nurturing client relationships, and driving growth within Japanese-speaking markets and partners. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent cross-cultural communication skills and a proven track record in project-based sales execution. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute project-based sales strategies in line with company goals for food industry clients. Manage key accounts and maintain strong relationships with Japanese and international partners. Lead cross-functional projects, coordinating between sales, operations, logistics, and R&D teams to ensure timely delivery of customized solutions. Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Japanese food market and international sector. Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform sales planning. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements in both Japanese and English. Serve as the main point of contact for Japanese-speaking clients, providing culturally informed support and communication. Attend industry events, trade shows, and client meetings both domestically and internationally. Prepare and present sales reports, forecasts, and progress updates to senior leadership. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or related field. Minimum 5 years of sales or project management experience in the food industry. Bilingual fluency in Japanese and English (spoken and written) required. Experience managing complex projects and long sales cycles. Strong understanding of food manufacturing, distribution, or ingredient sourcing preferred. Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships across cultures. Excellent presentation, negotiation, and organizational skills. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #1067