Business Development Executive Commodity Trader Japanese Bilingual
Champaign, IL - USA
Job Summary
A U.S. subsidiary of a leading Japanese corn starch manufacturer with over 150 years of history is seeking a motivated professional to join its growing team in Champaign Illinois.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in international commodity trading market research logistics coordination and business development within a global environment connecting the U.S. and Japan.
We are looking for someone with strong communication skills business acumen and the desire to grow into a future leadership role within the company.
Key Responsibilities
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in international commodity trading market research logistics coordination and business development within a global environment connecting the U.S. and Japan.
We are looking for someone with strong communication skills business acumen and the desire to grow into a future leadership role within the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase and coordinate corn procurement from U.S. grain suppliers
- Monitor and analyze U.S. grain market trends
- Translate and interpret between Japanese and English during meetings and business communications
- Coordinate logistics storage and transportation of grain shipments to Japan
- Support international business development and sales activities
- Collaborate with U.S. and Japan-based teams on research and new business initiatives
- Native-level Japanese and business-level English required
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Bachelors degree in Business Economics Finance or related field preferred
- Interest or experience in commodity trading grain markets finance or international business
- Knowledge of CBOT futures foreign exchange or grain trading is a plus
- Strong communication analytical and leadership potential
- Willingness to relocate to Champaign Illinois
- Opportunity to build a long-term career in international trading
- Exposure to global markets and cross-border business operations
- Training and support available for motivated candidates willing to learn
- Competitive salary ($70000) and full benefits including medical insurance and 401(k)
Required Experience:
Junior IC