Work Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (40h/week. Flexibility in start time.)
Work style: 100% onsite (no hybrid)
Start Date: Mid August
FLSA: Non-exempt
Sales Assistant
We are seeking a bilingual Sales Assistant to support sales and operations in a fast-paced international business environment. This role involves coordinating customer and supplier transactions, preparing sales documentation, supporting import/export operations, and providing administrative assistance to the sales team.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare quotations by translating documents from Japanese to English
Create and process purchase orders, invoices, and sales orders
Coordinate parts procurement with customers and suppliers
Record sales transactions and support accounts receivable collections
Prepare import/export documentation, including commercial invoices and customs-related paperwork
Assist with occasional shipping activities
Provide day-to-day administrative support to the sales team
Qualifications
Business-level Japanese and English communication skills (spoken and written. Must be able to read inquiries in Japanese and translate them to English.)
Experience in international trade operations is preferred but general office experience is a must
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
