Wine Import Support

■ Job Description: You will be responsible for product development, import operations, and product management through daily interactions with producers and freight forwarders. This includes administrative tasks related to wine import and other related duties. This will involve communication with overseas parties using English, and there is also the possibility of interpreting when producers visits Japan. *Main duties - Obtaining information on producers and product details - Confirming arrival information - Handling complaints and defective products - Negotiating with wineries and freight forwarders - Business negotiations with wineries (primarily in English) - Preparation for events such as wine tastings and seminars - Arranging travel and accommodation for producers visiting Japan or during promotional activities - Accompanying producers on business trips and interpreting ■ Department Structure - Assigned to: Marketing Department, Operator Team - The team consists of 9 members. (Section Chief (female), Team Leader (female), Staff (2 males, 5 females)) * Employees range in age from their 30s to 50s. ■ Training System: You will learn specialized knowledge about trade and products after joining the company. About half of our current employees joined because they "love wine." Therefore, please rest assured that it's perfectly fine if you have an interest in wine or the company. ■ Position Appeal: ◎ Work Style: We have implemented telecommuting, and we have 127 days of annual leave. While holidays are generally Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays, if you work on a holiday due to participation in an event, you will be guaranteed compensatory leave within the same month. **Product Philosophy:** Our wine selection is often praised for its consistent quality. We prioritize taste and fair pricing, offering wines from over 20 countries, 300 producers, and 2500 items. We are extremely meticulous about quality control, inspecting each bottle individually, resulting in a remarkably low complaint rate. **Opportunities for Knowledge and Skill Development:** Approximately 75% of our employees hold sommelier certifications, making our team highly knowledgeable. The company fully covers the costs of obtaining sommelier certifications, and provides numerous opportunities for acquiring knowledge through tastings and other events. **Scope of Job Changes:** Job duties as defined by the company. Working Hours 09:00-17:30 (60-minute break) ■Scheduled working hours: 7 hours 30 minutes ■Flextime system: None ■Overtime: Yes, average overtime hours: 20 hours Job Requirements [Required Conditions] ■Language: Advanced English (Oral examination in English will be conducted during the interview) ・Experience in business correspondence and negotiation └Experience in leading business English-language correspondence and negotiations with overseas partners, including conversations ■PC Skills ・Proficiency in Excel (creating tables and using SUM, AVERAGE, and VLOOKUP functions) and Word (formatting, creating tables, and inserting images) ■Education: University or Graduate School ■Work Experience: 5 years or more [Preferred Conditions] ・Experience in international trade ・Wine qualification holder [Desired Candidate Profile] ・Ability to work collaboratively in a team ・Skilled in detailed administrative tasks and multitasking ・Willingness to support others ・Interest in alcohol (※Tasting duties will be involved) English Level: Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860) Japanese Level: Native Level Job Contract Period Full-time employment (6-month probationary period; no change in conditions during the probationary period)