Japanese Food Sales Manager and Office Management

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a Sales & Office Manager to drive sales growth and oversee office operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies, managing a small office team, and handling administrative tasks efficiently. This role requires proficiency in MS Office and business-level English, with Japanese language skills as a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales and/or business development, ideally in food import/export.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in office administration or team management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve company targets.
• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations of a small office.
• Manage a small sales team and set performance targets.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Client relationship management

Office administration

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Job description

Japanese Food Company seeks for:

Position: Sales & Office Manager
Location: North Acton
Employment Type: Full-time

This is a dual role that combines responsibility for driving sales growth with overseeing the day-to-day operations of our small office. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage administrative tasks with efficiency and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Management

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve company targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Identify new business opportunities and support market expansion.
• Prepare and present regular sales reports and forecasts to senior management
• Analyse sales data to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage and support a small sales team, setting clear goals and performance targets to keep the team motivated.
• Represent the company at exhibitions, trade shows, and client meetings.

Office Management

• Oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of a small office, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.
• Manage office administration, including correspondence, scheduling, and record-keeping.
• Handle basic bookkeeping tasks, including processing invoices, expense reports, and liaising with our external accountant.
• Support finance-related tasks such as invoicing, expenses, and budget monitoring.
• Supervise and support a small team, fostering a positive and efficient working environment.
• Coordinate with suppliers, service providers, and external partners.
• Provide regular reports to senior management and participate in scheduled management meetings.
• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and calls, providing professional customer service.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales and/or business development, ideally in food import/export.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in office administration or team management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with accounting software is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Language requirement Business-level English; Japanese other language skills a plus.