Japanese speaking Sales Manager / Sales Representative

Centre People; Italia; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A Japanese food company is recruiting a Sales Manager/Sales Representative to work in Milan. Responsibilities include wholesale food sales, market research, and financial management. The ideal candidate should have sales experience, management skills, and fluency in Japanese, English, and Italian. Experience in the food industry and team management is preferred. Visa support may be provided depending on experience.

Servizi

Food ticket

Company Car

Competenze

• Experience in food industry sales preferred.
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese, English, and Italian.
• Valid driving licence.

Mansioni

• Wholesale and tenant development sales within Italy.
• Financial management and fundraising for the Italian office.
• Supporting labour and personnel management.

Conoscenze

Sales experience

Management skills

Fluency in Japanese

Fluency in English

Fluency in Italian

Team management

Communication skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Ref: MI46834

Sector

Sector Sales/Business Development

Type

Type Full-time, Permanent

Location

Location Italy

Salary (Annual)

A Japanese company is currently recruiting a Sales Manager/ Sales Representative to work in their Milan office. In this role, you will be responsible for wholesale of food and tenant development sales in Italy, along with management and operations as an assistant to directors in Japan. The ideal candidate should have experience in sales, management skills, and fluency in Japanese, English, and Italian. Understanding of Japanese culture and some Japanese skill is essential.

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WORK TYPE: office-based

VISA SUPPORT: Yes

BENEFITS: Food ticket, Company Car

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TYPE: full-time, permanent

WORKING HOURS: 9:00 - 18:00, from Monday to Friday

SALARY: Sales Representative €30 – 40k, Sales Manager up to €60k (both positions including bonus)

START: within 2025

LOCATION: Milan, Italy

Overview

A Japanese company is recruiting for an in-country Sales Representative and a Sales Manager (Department Head) to operate from Milan. The roles cover wholesale of food and tenant development sales in Italy, with additional management and operations support for directors in Japan.

Main Responsibilities

＜Sales Representative＞

• Wholesale and tenant development sales within Italy
• Market research, business strategy formulation, and proposal of ideas
• Preparation of sales reports
• Business trips within Italy and Japan as required

＜Sales Manager (Department Head)＞

• Sales activities within Italy
• Comprehensive management support for the Italian subsidiary office, approximately 30 domestic tenants, and factories
• Financial management (fundraising, operations, preparing financial statements, financial analysis, budget vs. actual management, balance sheet and profit and loss management)
• Cash flow management, preparing cash flow statements, achieving annual financial targets
• Supporting labour and personnel management (recruitment, personnel affairs, payroll management, team building, development and management, employee performance evaluation, resignation procedures)
• Prevention and resolution of internal issues
• Goal setting, operational improvement, design and enhancement of business processes, subordinate development and management
• Market research, business strategy formulation, proposal of ideas
• Formulation, execution and analysis of company objectives, business strategy and KPIs
• Implementation and compliance with company policies
• Reporting company performance and results to the Board of Directors
• Business travel within Italy and Japan as required
• Support for resignation procedures

Ideal Candidate

＜Sales＞

• Experience in food industry sales preferred (candidates without sales or industry experience but demonstrating strong interest and enthusiasm are welcome)
• Excellent team management and communication skills
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese, English, and Italian
• Valid driving licence

＜Sales Manager (Director)＞

• Essential: Practical experience in management support or managerial roles within Europe
• Practical experience in finance, human resources, labour management, and operational management
• Experience in the food industry is welcome (candidates without experience but with a strong interest and passion for the food industry are also encouraged to apply)
• Excellent team management and communication skills
• Proficiency in Japanese, English, and Italian at a business level
• Driving licence

Visa support may be considered depending on experience.