Sales Assistant - Bilingual Spanish or Japanese

Pasona N A, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Sales Assistant who is fluent in Spanish or Japanese and English to support the sales team with administrative tasks, data management, and trade operations.

The role liaises with the manufacturing facility in Tijuana and requires strong Excel and PowerPoint skills and the ability to work with cross-border teams. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, onsite in Otay Mesa; occasional trips to the Tijuana plant are expected.

Qualifications

• Fluent Spanish or Japanese and English communication is required.
• Previous experience in sales support, administrative support, or logistics is preferred.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support to sales representatives.
• Compile, analyze sales data and prepare reports, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with import/export and international trade documents and coordination.
• Coordinate with U.S. and Mexico teams on production, delivery, and schedules.
• Support sales documents, customer files, and internal records.
• Occasional visits to Tijuana plant, about one day per week; transportation provided.

Skills

Spanish

Japanese

English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sales Assistant – Spanish or Japanese/English Bilingual

Location: San Diego, CA (Otay Mesa area)

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Style: Primarily Onsite

Salary: $53,000–$55,000/year (Non-exempt)

Language Requirement: Japanese or Spanish and English Bilingual

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Japanese/Spanish-English Bilingual Sales Assistant to support the sales team with day-to-day administrative tasks, data management, reporting, presentation preparation, and trade-related operations.

This position will serve as an important liaison between the San Diego office and the company’s manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Mexico. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with Excel and PowerPoint, and able to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day perational support to sales representatives
• Compile, organize, and analyze sales-related data and prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentation materials using Excel and PowerPoint
• Assist with import/export and international trade operations, including related documentation and coordination
  • Prior trade experience is preferred but not required; training can be provided after joining
• Provide general support for sales activities, customer coordination, internal communication, and other sales-related projects
• Coordinate with the manufacturing team in Tijuana regarding production, delivery, schedules, and other business matters
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of sales documents, customer information, reports, and internal records
• Perform other duties as needed to support the sales team and overall business operations

Qualifications

• Fluent Spanish or Japanese and English communication skills required
• Previous experience in sales support, administrative support, customer service, logistics, or a related field preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with U.S. and Mexico-based teams
• Import/export or international trade experience is a plus, but not required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional Information

This position requires occasional visits to the company’s plant(s) in Tijuana, Mexico, approximately one day per week, accompanied by the company's Sales and/or Management team members. Transportation will be provided by the company.