Japanese speaking Sales Representative

People First Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

People First Recruitment is seeking a Japanese speaking Sales Representative based in London. The role involves sourcing European food ingredients, negotiating prices and terms with suppliers, and developing relationships with customers across Asia.

It is a permanent, on-site position with a 35-hour work week and ASAP start. You will travel as needed and work closely with internal teams, reporting to the General Manager.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales or client-facing role.
• Willingness to travel, including overseas.
• Business-level English and Japanese ability.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase European food ingredients and products for Asian markets.
• Negotiate prices, volumes, and terms with European suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and product quality.
• Prepare costings, quotations, and sales contracts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers across Asia.
• Manage orders and handle customer enquiries and claims.
• Work closely with internal teams and report to the General Manager.

Skills

Sales experience

Japanese language

English language

Job description

Salary: £Competitive

Location: London

Job status: Permanent

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Japanese speaking Sales Representative

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase European food ingredients and products for Asian markets
• Negotiate prices, volumes, and terms with European suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships and product quality
• Prepare costings, quotations, and sales contracts
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers across Asia
• Manage orders and handle customer enquiries and claims
• Work closely with internal teams and report to the General Manager

Requirements

• Previous experience in a sales or client‑facial role
• Flexibility and willingness to travel, including overseas
• Business‑level English and Japanese

People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We 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.