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Business & Trade Jobs in Japan
for Indian Professionals

Japan's sōgō shōsha, multinationals, and growing number of SMEs are deepening India-Japan business ties — creating roles that specifically benefit bilingual Indian business professionals.

¥5T+

India-Japan trade volume

¥3.5M+

Starting salary

N3–N2

Language preferred

Growing

India-Japan demand

Open Roles

Business Roles in Demand

India-Japan Business Liaison

Bilingual bridge roles at Japanese companies with India operations

Highest demand for Indian nationals specifically

Business Development Manager

New market entry, partnership development, B2B sales in Japan

Requires Japanese market understanding

Trading Company Analyst

Sōgō shōsha (Mitsui, Sumitomo, Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsubishi Corp)

Prestigious; fast-track career track

Supply Chain Manager

Procurement, logistics, vendor management across Japan-India supply chains

India sourcing expertise valued

Operations Manager

Business operations, process improvement, cross-functional coordination

Kaizen / lean background a plus

Sales Account Manager

Enterprise B2B sales at technology, manufacturing, or services companies

English + Japanese N3–N2 preferred

Compensation

Business Salaries in Japan

Analyst / Associate (0–3 yrs)

¥3.5M – ¥5.5M

~₹20L – ₹31L / year

Manager (4–8 yrs)

¥5.5M – ¥8M

~₹31L – ₹45L / year

Senior Manager / Director

¥8M – ¥10M+

~₹45L – ₹56L+ / year

Trading company roles include significant bonus structures. Converted at ~¥1 = ₹0.56.

FAQ

Common Questions

What makes Indian professionals valuable in Japan business?

India-Japan bilateral trade is growing rapidly — India is now a strategic priority for many Japanese companies. Indian professionals bring language skills (English), India market knowledge, and cultural bridge capability that is increasingly valuable.

What are sōgō shōsha and how do I join?

Sōgō shōsha (総合商社) are Japan's giant trading conglomerates — Mitsui, Sumitomo, Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsubishi Corp, Kanematsu. They manage global trade, investment, and infrastructure projects. IJK has connections to their international hiring tracks.

Do I need an MBA?

An MBA from a top institution is valued but not always required. Strong business experience in relevant sectors, plus Japanese language proficiency, can substitute. IJK advises on each employer's specific requirements.

What visa applies to business roles?

Specialist in Humanities / International Business visa. Requires a degree plus relevant business experience. IJK guides the application.

Business & Trade Jobs in Japanfor Indian Professionals