Japanese Speaking Advertising & Marketing Assistant

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking an Advertising and Marketing Assistant to support sales for print and digital media. Candidates must be fluent in Japanese and English, possess strong communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft applications. The role offers a salary of £23,000 to £28,000, along with various benefits including private health insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Lunch allowance

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Annual health screenings

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Native-level English and fluency in Japanese required.
• Experience of working in an advertising or marketing role preferred.
• Good proficiency with Microsoft Windows applications.

Responsibilities

• Sales for print and digital media products.
• Assisting in preparation of materials and client meetings.
• Managing advertising campaigns and liaising with various stakeholders.

Skills

Ability to learn quickly

Good communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Native-level English and fluency in Japanese

Education

Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Overview

Japanese Media Company is seeking for:

Job Title: Advertising and Marketing Assistant, All of Nikkei media (Print and Digital)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales for our print and digital products, including:

• Understanding all of their Advertising menu (print and digital) and rules.
• Answering enquiries and controlling booking
• Assisting in the preparation of materials.
• Having meetings with clients, advertising agencies and representatives and carrying out overseas trips when General Manager thinks it necessary.
• Managing progress of Advertising campaigns at the request of the General Manager and relaying to advertising agencies or representatives.
• Liaising with Media Business and Global Business of Tokyo head office for sales in Europe, Middle East and Africa (Writing emails in Japanese is necessary).
• Having and expanding connections and good relationships with group company persons in charge in terms of our sales.
• Overall assistance for representatives, and booking/material management.
• Producing brochures, sales material, and presentation documents in English, including proof reading and editing. Translation from Japanese also included.
• Daily checking and filing of advertising/marketing news from newspapers, trade magazines and relevant websites.
• Typing general correspondence and general secretarial assistance in the advertising department.
• Liaising with clients, advertising agencies and representatives to set up appointments.
• Sending invoices to representatives or advertising agencies and managing their payments.
• Answering advertising enquiries with respect to media packs and follow-ups etc.

Marketing support in Europe, Middle East and Africa, including:

General secretarial back up, including:

This information does not define or limit the scope of employment. The Company might reasonably require an employee to perform other duties from time to time. For example, new tasks may arise as their global business expands, such as managing events in the global market, selling sponsorships, and focusing on developing potential sponsors for their Asia, an English-language media outlet.

Depending on the situation this role is primarily office based during normal times.

Requisite Skills

Essential

• Ability to learn quickly
• Good communication skills
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Windows including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Adobe
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Native-level English and fluency in Japanese (High level of written English, and ability to translate from Japanese to English, Japanese Writing and Reading skills are mandatory)

Preferred

• Graduate
• Experience of working in an advertising or marketing role
• Experience of working in a Japanese environment

Visa: Only unlimited visa holders YMSV nor PSW cannot apply

Ideal Characteristics

• Self starter, able to work on own initiative
• Flexible manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong interest in advertising

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SALARY: £23,000 – 28,000 (depending on experience)

HOURS: 9:00am - 5:00pm. Monday – Friday (1 hour for lunch)

BENEFITS: Lunch allowance (currently to the value of £60.00 per month)

Inclusion in our Grouped Personal Pension Plan. We will contribute 5% of the employee's annual salary into the Company Scheme.

Private health insurance coverage under our BUPA Select Company Scheme.

Travel insurance

Inclusion in our Group Life Assurance Policy with Canada Life

Annual health screenings at a private BUPA clinic

An annual discretionary bonus

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