Position: Japanese Speaking Sales Support
Salary: £30K / year (Negotiable)
Location: Chessington, Surrey, UK
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-17:30 (Flexitime, including a 30-minute lunch break, totaling 7.45 hours per day, with core hours from 10:00 to 16:00)
Language: Business level proficiency in English and Japanese
A Japanese manufacturer based in the western outskirts of London is seeking a Sales Assistant. This role involves liaising with customers, agents, and factories in Japan, the UK, and the EU, and supporting the Sales Manager. We are looking for someone who can work in a stress-free, friendly environment and commit to the role long-term.
【Responsibilities】
Collaborate with the administrative teams in Japan and the UK, handling communication and negotiation regarding orders, sales, delivery schedules, shipment changes, and pricing.
Support the Sales Director by collecting data, preparing templates, and sending documents to relevant departments in Japan (e.g., inventory reports, sales reports).
Participate in meetings with the Sales Manager and provide support in communication with the Japanese team.
Assist in scheduling visits from Japan (e.g., hotel reservations, updating visit schedules).
Provide support for sales account management tasks assigned by the manager.
Assist the sales manager and sales team as needed, including creating sales reports.
【Essential knowledge, skills, qualifications】
Great communication skills with above business level of English and Japanese
Preferably experience in sales admin, technical support, or e-commerce.
Able to commute to the office in Surrey at least 4 days/week.
Preferably knowledge and experience in Sales Force (or similar sales systems) and web portals for purchase orders and invoice issuance.
Preferably familiar with SAGE X3 and SAGE SEI.
Preferably Experience with Adobe Standard or Adobe Acrobat DC.
Only applicants with the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship will be considered (applicants with YMS visa or student visa will not be considered).
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