Business Assistant for Trading

Access Appointments Consultancy Limited; London; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave including bank holidays

Overtime rates apply

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London seeks a Japanese speaker to support business development for Japanese and UK/European corporations. The role involves export promotion, market research, and office management. Candidates must have native English and advanced Japanese skills, along with office experience. The position offers £16-16.90 per hour with 35 hours per week, and no hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Native level of English is mandatory; advanced Japanese level required.
• Previous work experience within an office environment.
• Ability to build trust with companies.

Responsibilities

• Support exports by Japanese companies and imports to the UK.
• Conduct market research and provide information via consultations.
• Assist with export promotion and office systems management.

Skills

Native English speaker

Advanced Japanese proficiency

Experience in office environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Knowledge of web conferencing systems

Understanding of computer network systems

Job description

An unique opportunity for Japanese speaker – those who are passionate to promote and develop new business opportunity for both Japanese and UK/European corporations.

Outline

The job holder is to support exports by Japanese companies to the country under jurisdiction and imports of Japanese products by companies in the country under jurisdiction, also it to support the development of the business environment, mainly related to systems, for smooth operation of the office.

Job Description

• Export promotion-related duties (trade)
• Research, gather and provide information (email, telephone, interviews, etc.) in response to consultations regarding exports of Japanese products to the country under jurisdiction.
• Research and gather relevant information, prepare materials, and create reports on import and sales regulations and systems in the country under jurisdiction.
• Respond to product inquiries from companies in the country under jurisdiction.
• Handle enquiries from Japanese companies regarding market research, creating buyer lists, etc. in cooperation with internal and other regional offices, and coordinators in the country under jurisdiction.
• Assist with export promotion-related duties after prior consultation with the director.
• General affairs and system-related duties.
• Coordinate the development of the office environment, related duties, and liaison with related parties.(e.g.: maintaining the office environment, managing telephones, multifunction printers, PCs, and Wi-Fi, and maintaining security).
• Assist with other general affairs and systems-related tasks in advance consultation with the director.

Requirements

• Native level of English is mandatory. Advanced level of Japanese language level.
• Previus work experience within office environment.
• Ability to work while building trust with companies in the country of jurisdiction.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and web conferencing systems such as Teams and Zoom without any problems.
• General knowledge of the Internet and computer network systems.
• Ability to work responsibly and with a sense of fulfillment in export support work for Japanese companies and import support work for UK companies.

Conditions

• Contract – on-going temporary position.
• Hourly rate – £16-16.90 per hour, depending on experience.
• Location – London (Office-base, no hybrid work).
• Working hour – 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Others – annual leave (38 days, including 8 Bank Holidays), overtime rates apply.