Japanese-Speaking F&B Sales & Purchasing Coordinator

Nextbeat Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Medical Insurance

AWS

Job summary

Nextbeat Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Sales & Purchasing Coordinator (Japanese-speaking) to manage restaurant and hotel accounts in Singapore, coordinating with chefs and owners to propose ingredients and food solutions.

The role includes visits to clients, cross-border liaising with Japanese suppliers, and driving growth with strategic planning. The position requires business-level Japanese, flexible hours, and strong relationship skills to support a fast-paced start-up environment in

Qualifications

• Business-level Japanese proficiency to communicate with suppliers and clients in Japan.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional night-time remote work to support business operations across time zones.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building and maintaining client relationships.
• Experience in sales, F&B or food industry, purchasing/procurement, account management or customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage restaurant and hotel accounts in Singapore, collaborating with chefs and owners to understand needs and recommend ingredients and food solutions.
• Conduct account visits and develop new business opportunities with restaurants, including Michelin-starred establishments.
• Identify client requirements and propose suitable products and ingredients to meet business needs.
• Liaise with suppliers in Japan and Singapore to coordinate orders, procurement and inventory management.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and logistics to ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts via LINE, WhatsApp and other channels.
• Participate in business trips to Japan and potential new target markets.
• Develop mid- to long-term sales strategies to drive growth and improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Japanese proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Flexible hours

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nextbeat Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Sales & Purchasing Coordinator (Japanese-speaking) to manage restaurant and hotel accounts in Singapore, coordinating with chefs and owners to propose ingredients and food solutions.

The role includes visits to clients, cross-border liaising with Japanese suppliers, and driving growth with strategic planning. The position requires business-level Japanese, flexible hours, and strong relationship skills to support a fast-paced start-up environment in