Japanese Food Sales Manager & Office Management

JAC Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Japanese Food Company in North Acton is seeking a Sales & Office Manager to drive sales growth and oversee daily office operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong sales expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a knack for efficient administrative management. This full-time position offers a salary of up to 60K GBP and requires proven experience in sales or business development, particularly in food import/export.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales and/or business development, ideally in food import/export.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Negotiation skills

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Overview

Japanese Food Company seeks for:

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

Salary: up to 60K GBP

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.

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.