Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager - Japanese speaking

Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager – Japanese Speaking

Euro London Appointments is delighted to be supporting one of our long-standing clients, a global trading specialist, as they expand their sales and marketing team. We placed a fantastic candidate with them last year, and thanks to continued growth, they are now creating an additional Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager role.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Account Managers or Sales professionals ready to take the next step in their career.

Reporting to the General Manager and Sales Managers, you will play a key role in driving new business development and nurturing existing client accounts.

If you want to build on your sales experience in a close-knit, collaborative environment while using your Japanese language skills, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main liaison between Japan-based clients and European suppliers, coordinating with the Managing Director, other directors, and subsidiaries in Japan and the USA.
• Meet and exceed sales targets while monitoring sales activities and managing budgets.
• Manage administrative tasks such as translating product materials, preparing quotes, processing orders, and handling export documentation.
• Lead project management efforts, providing support to customers and suppliers on product specifications.
• Attend occasional business trips to suppliers, customers, and industry defence shows.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Fluency in both Japanese and English (essential).
• 2–3 years’ experience in sales or account management.
• Excellent communication skills in both languages, capable of engaging with all levels of seniority.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively.
• A proactive, positive attitude with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• A valid UK driving licence.

What Our Client Offers:

• International exposure with opportunities to travel to Japan and across Europe.
• A close-knit and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits package.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Clear progression path to a Sales Manager role within the company.

This role requires candidates to be fully office-based during the initial probation period. A generous car allowance is available.

If you’re ready to make an impact and help grow international markets with a dynamic company, we want to hear from you!

Contact us today to apply or find out more!

Please be advised that all CVs will be treated in the strictest confidence and your application will not be forwarded without your permission. We aim to respond promptly; however, due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact candidates whose experience closely matches our client’s requirements. For more opportunities, please visit our website.