Japanese speaking Trainee Sales

Centre People; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A small, established company in the UK is seeking a Trainee in Chief Exec Support & Salesperson. You will shadow the Director and develop business relationships. Strong English communication skills are essential, and Japanese proficiency is advantageous. This role offers a permanent full-time position with a salary of £25k–£27k and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• No previous equity research analysis experience is necessary.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of all aspects of the company by shadowing the Director.
• Develop relationships with global institutional investors.
• Collaborate with sales teams to promote the company.
• Manage social media channels and update reports.

Skills

Strong verbal & written English communication

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to work cooperatively in a small team

Self-motivated with a positive attitude

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to rapidly learn and understand new tasks

Education

University degree, minimum 2:1

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

A small, but established company specialising in researching and advising on Japanese equities, regulated by the FCA, is looking to expand its business and is seeking a trainee in Chief Exec Support & Salesperson. You will work with and be trained every step of the way by shadowing and supporting the director within a team‑oriented and rewarding professional environment. No previous equity research analysis experience is necessary. A native level of English with strong communication skills is required; excellent Japanese speaking skills will be advantageous. You will be exposed to a high‑level business environment with responsibility from the early stage. This is an excellent chance to put your Japanese to effective use daily, gain new skills and receive on‑the‑job training.

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Role details

TYPE: Permanent, full‑time

WORKING HOURS: 07:00 – 16:30, Monday to Friday

SALARY: £25k–£27k depending on experience; a generous bonus may be considered once you develop sufficient skills and contribute to the company

START: ASAP

LOCATION: Burton-upon-Trent, near Derby (initially onsite; remote work may be considered after a few years)

Responsibilities

• Short term: gain an in‑depth knowledge of all aspects of the company by shadowing and supporting the Director
• Long term: maintain strong relationships and develop new relationships with global institutional investors and Japanese corporations, promoting the company and its ideas
• Collaborate with the Business Development sales teams to further the company’s outreach
• Role as a trainee: upload data; analyse and organise data; update the website; manage social media channels; format and upload reports; create presentations; provide project support; liaise with data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg); shadow and support the Director

Trainee Sales Ideal Candidate

• Strong verbal & written English communication
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work cooperatively in a small team and take on responsibility at an early stage
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to rapidly learn and understand new tasks
• Willingness to share new ideas and learning
• University degree, minimum 2:1
• MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the company is not able to offer visa support.