• Kenessaw, Georgia
• Rubber Products
• Hourly wage: $18
• Temp to Perm
•  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Job Description

Position
Japanese Bilingual Sales & Administrative Assistant

Summary
This role focuses on providing administrative support for sales operations and Japanese expatriates, utilizing bilingual skills in Japanese and English. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in sales coordination, administrative support, and cross-cultural communication.

Essential Duties

• Act as a liaison between Japanese and English-speaking staff, ensuring smooth communication.
• Prepare and manage sales documents, including quotes, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Provide sales support by coordinating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Assist with shipping arrangements, inventory management, and tracking deliveries.
• Translate business documents, emails, and communications between Japanese and English.
• Support Japanese expatriates with administrative tasks, such as housing, transportation, and local adaptation.
• Manage office supplies, equipment maintenance, and general correspondence.
• Organize and assist in planning sales events, customer meetings, and trade shows.
• Prepare expense reports and assist in budgeting tasks for the sales department.
• Support other administrative tasks as required by management.

Working Hours, Working Style

• Working hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Full-time position, starting as a temporary employee under a Temp-to-Hire arrangement (3-month probationary period).

Working Location
Kennesaw, GA, with occasional travel for client visits or trade shows.

Salary/Benefit

• Salary: $18 per hour.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, and PTO after conversion to a permanent position.

Holidays

• PTO (Paid Time Off) and company-specified holidays.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Japanese and English (written and verbal).
• Experience in sales administration or customer support roles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamic Business Central) is a plus.
• Understanding of Japanese and American business practices.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.

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