Business Development Coordinator

DSA International supports growth across its automotive manufacturing team with a role focused on global business development. If you bring bilingual Japanese/English communication skills and a drive to build partnerships, this on-site position in Portland, IN offers a structured path to expanding client relationships and enterprise sales initiatives. The compensation range is $70,000 to $80,000 per year, with a full-time, 正社員 employment structure and benefits including 401(k), health, dental, vision, and paid time off.

What you’ll do

• Prospect and identify new business opportunities in target markets, using CRM software and Salesforce Cloud to track leads and manage pipeline activity.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to grow the client base and increase sales revenue.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams through clear communication and relationship management.
• Lead negotiations, support deal closing, and manage contract discussions to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, product development, and customer service, to align strategy and improve client engagement.
• Manage project timelines and coordinate resources for enterprise selling efforts and large-scale deals.
• Use Microsoft Office tools to create presentations, reports, and strategic planning documents that support business growth.

What you’ll bring

• Fluency in Japanese and English, with strong verbal and written communication in both languages.
• Proven experience in business development management within the automotive industry or a related sector.
• Strong working knowledge of CRM systems, including Salesforce or similar tools, for prospecting, relationship management, and sales tracking.
• Experience with sales negotiation, deal closing, and enterprise selling strategies.
• Experience supporting client acquisition and retention through marketing initiatives.
• Ability in strategic planning, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
• Track record in proactive client outreach, communication, and relationship management to expand a client base.

Tools and languages used

• Japanese and English
• CRM software, Salesforce Cloud, Salesforce
• Microsoft Office