Japanese speaking Job - Sales & Office Manager - London

First People Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Japanese speaking Sales & Office Manager in London. You will drive sales growth and oversee daily office operations. The ideal candidate has a solid background in sales and strong organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 and is office-based. Fluency in English and some Japanese is preferred.

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.
• Business-level English; Japanese language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve company targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations of a small office.
• Manage office administration tasks and basic bookkeeping.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Client relationship management

Office administration

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Team management

Job description

Job Title: Japanese speaking Sales & Office Manager

London

Your New Salary: £60,000

Office based

Permanent, Full-time

Start: ASAP

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.

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.

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.

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.
• Language requirement: Business-level English; Japanese other language skills a plus.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.