Sales Assistant Administrative Staff
Job Summary
This position involves acting as a key liaison between the Japan office and overseas manufacturing sites in China to manage merchandise production for famous game and anime brands. The role includes sales support, administrative document creation, and cross-border coordination. It offers a balanced work environment with minimal overtime in the Azabu-Juban/Roppongi area.
Responsibilities
- Liaison with overseas manufacturing sites in China
- Managing order placement and production progress
- Supporting sales documentation (POs, quotes, invoices)
- Providing general back-office administrative support
Required Skills
- Business Level Chinese proficiency
- Business Level Japanese proficiency
- Basic PC proficiency (Word, Excel, Email)
- Logical thinking and flexible adaptability
Job Details
Job Description
You will be responsible for sales assistant and general back office duties, working in collaboration with the manufacturing team at our China headquarters (Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shenzhen) at a company that develops and manufactures merchandise featuring globally renowned characters and major brand items.
[Specific Job Responsibilities]
- Liaison with overseas headquarters and manufacturing sites (primarily in Chinese).
- Requesting and placing orders with the China headquarters (Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shenzhen).
- Communicating with local manufacturing sites regarding specifications, managing progress, and adjusting delivery dates.
- Sales support and document creation, including purchase orders (POs), order forms, quotations, and invoices.
- Data entry, management, and handling business emails/internal administrative support.
Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (8:00 AM working hours, 1:00 AM break).
Job Requirements
Required Skills:
- Chinese Language Proficiency: Business Level (Ability to smoothly communicate and coordinate delivery dates and ask questions with the manufacturing team in China).
- Japanese Language Proficiency: Business Level (Ability to handle business emails, communicate smoothly within the company, and create documents).
- PC Skills: Basic operation (Data entry in Word and Excel, sending and receiving business emails).
- Mindset: Ability to approach things logically and respond flexibly and adaptably to changing situations.
Skills that can be utilized:
- Practical experience in the entertainment industry such as games, anime, and characters.
- Experience in sales administration, assistant, or trade administration at a manufacturer or trading company.
- English Language Proficiency (Ability to read, write, and communicate in English).
Holidays: Complete two-day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays), Paid leave.
Contract Period: Temporary employee (Definite period).