Japanese Bilingual Vice President
iiicareer | Interesse International Inc., El Segundo, CA, United States
Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 per year, plus incentive based on achieving budgeted targets
Language: English required / Japanese preferred
Job Duties
Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:
1. General Description of Tasks
- Serve as a strategic leader responsible for directing and expanding the company’s aviation business, with a primary focus on Aircraft and Engine parts-out business development.
- Drive profitability through operational excellence, innovative business development, and effective team leadership, while ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals.
2. Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Strategic Business Development
- Proactively develop and expand the Aircraft and Engine parts-out business.
- Forecast new business trends in the aviation industry and implement standardized operational procedures to improve efficiency.
- Identify and evaluate innovative business opportunities within the aviation industry.
- Conduct comprehensive market research to support corporate needs and growth.
- Identify and develop relationships with new clients and strategic partners.
- Plan, analyze, manage, and achieve the annual budget for the supervised department in alignment with company financial goals.
- Conduct cost analyses for future projects, promoting innovation and continuous improvement of corporate operations.
- Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable in accordance with company policies and regulations to ensure financial integrity and compliance.
- Monitor risks and advise management through detailed risk management reports on new and existing business activities.
Operational Leadership
- Monitor work progress and ensure alignment with company strategic goals.
- Establish workflows, schedules, and operational procedures to ensure cost efficiency and maximize profitability.
- Ensure timely execution of business development initiatives.
Executive Support & Communication
- Provide administrative and operational support to the President/CEO and other executives, including general administrative tasks, preparation and maintenance of accurate records, research on new customers or products, and responses to special requests.
- Maintain effective communication and coordination with corporate management and related departments.
Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop department staff to enhance performance, ensure knowledge transfer, and strengthen overall team capability.
- Make personnel decisions including hiring, promotion, and performance management.
- Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Note: This position may also perform other related duties as assigned by the President/CEO or other executives in accordance with company policies.
3. Managerial Responsibilities and Duties
- Number of Employees Supervised: 7
- Highest Level Managed: Senior Management Level
- Authority Includes:
- Hiring: Yes
- Promotion: Yes
- Termination: Yes
- Compensation Decisions: Yes
- Mentoring and Advising: Yes
- Assigning and Evaluating Work: Yes
Knowledge and Skills
Qualifications
- Experience: Typically 10+ years (minimum 8 years required)
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree
- Japanese Language: Preferred at a professional working proficiency level
- Experience in aircraft and engine parts-out operations
- Established network within the aviation industry
- Strategic and innovative thinking with strong business acumen
- Project management and prioritization skills
- Relationship building and negotiation skills
- Team development and mentoring capabilities
- Ability to speak, read, and write English required; Japanese language skills preferred