Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager - Japanese Speaking

Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager – Japanese Speaking 

(Engineering / Technical International Sales background) 

Salary DOE

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.

This opportunity is ideal for sales professionals with experience in engineering, technical products, and international B2B sales, particularly those confident navigating electromechanical systems and technical conversations.

Our client is specifically seeking someone who can engage in deep technical discussions with both suppliers and customers, covering system specifications, component behaviour, and engineering adjustments. Because the role bridges European suppliers and Japan‑based customers, fluency in both English and Japanese is essential.

Reporting to the General Manager and Sales Managers, you’ll drive new business development, support existing accounts, and act as a key link between technical teams and commercial stakeholders across Europe and Japan.

If you’re looking to build on your technical sales experience in a collaborative environment while using your Japanese language skills daily, this could be the perfect next step.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop new business opportunities while maintaining and strengthening existing client accounts.
• Achieve sales targets, monitor sales activities, and support effective budget control.
• Prepare quotes, process orders, and manage export documentation.
• Coordinate project management activities and support customers and suppliers with technical product specifications, including electromechanical components.
• Organise business trips to suppliers, customers, and attend defence industry shows.
• Act as a key liaison between Japan‑based clients and European suppliers, working closely with the Managing Director, wider leadership team, and subsidiaries in Japan and the USA.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Fluency in both Japanese and English (essential).
• A solid understanding of electromechanical components or systems (e.g., motors, actuators, sensors, control systems) (essential).
• Proven experience in technical sales or applications engineering, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or technical product environments.
• Experience in international sales or working with overseas clients
• 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 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.