Japanese Speaking Merchandising Sales Coordinator

JAC Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A Japanese Publishing and Media Company is seeking a Japanese Speaking Merchandising Sales Coordinator in West London. The role involves managing online and offline sales channels for Japanese consumer goods, coordinating with retail partners, and handling inventory. Candidates must have product management experience, fluent Japanese, and business-level English. A passion for Japanese culture is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience at a Japanese company.
• Ability to commute to the West London office.
• Passion for Japanese culture and products.

Responsibilities

• Operate online and offline sales channels for Japanese consumer goods.
• Coordinate with retail partners and wholesalers.
• Manage inventory and demand forecasting.

Skills

Product management and sales experience

Fluent Japanese

Business level English

Experience in retail and wholesale

Experience with inventory management systems

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Japanese Publishing & Media Company

Title: Japanese Speaking Merchandising Sales Coordinator

Salary: over 30K Depending on experience

Location: West London

Responsibilities

• Operate online and offline sales channels for selling Japanese consumer goods in the UK.
• Coordination and communication with retail partners and wholesalers.
• Import-related tasks from Japan (documentation, logistics coordination).
• Inventory management (inventory monitoring, inventory assistance, demand forecasting support).
• Product master data development and maintenance (SKU registration, price and inventory data updates, product information consistency check).
• Product data updates for e-commerce sites and stores, promotional materials creation.
• Marketing and promotional support using social media, events, and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Product management and sales experience in retail and wholesale.
• Experience using product master and inventory management systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Fluent Japanese - Business level English (TOEIC) A score of 750 or above is preferred. (Business negotiations with UK companies and stakeholders, writing proposals in English, etc.).
• 3+ years of work experience at a Japanese company.
• Passion for Japanese culture and products; ability to commute to the West London office or the city (preferably living in the London area).
• Interested in "Japanese Festival Events" activities.