Japanese speaking Sales & Office Manager

People First (Recruitment) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in London is seeking a Japanese speaking Sales & Office Manager to drive sales growth and manage office operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and office administration, with excellent communication skills. This full-time, office-based role offers an annual salary of £60,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales and/or business development, preferably 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 meet company targets.
• Oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of a small office.
• Manage basic bookkeeping tasks, including processing invoices and liaising with the accountant.

Skills

Sales experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Language skills (English, Japanese)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Japanese speaking Sales & Office Manager

Location: London

Salary: 60,000

Work arrangement: Office based

Employment: 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 or other language skills are a plus.

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