Job Overview
- Employer Type Direct Hire
- Industry Wholesale / Retail
- Salary ¥220,000 - ¥280,000 / Month (negotiable depending on skills and experience)
- English Level Native level
- Japanese Level Conversational Level
- Restricted to Domestic Applicants? Japan only
- Visa Sponsorship Yes
Job Requirements
- Must currently be in Japan
- Native English level ability (equivalent to TOEIC OF 900+).
- Ability to handle basic Japanese in a professional work environment.
- Must be able to operate Windows OS, Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to relocate to Nagoya if needed and start within 1-2 months.
- Must be career-oriented and able to adapt to a rapidly growing company.
Job Description
ROLE TITLE
English Operations Specialist (Office)
ROLE DESCRIPTION
You’ll be joining an office team of 10+ staff members helping out with various tasks related to the English language reporting to your supervisor. The tasks cover translation of marketing materials from Japanese into English, English product copy & blog creation, simple English customer support, as well as simple data analysis and data preparation. You may also be involved in other departments such as imports, business development, and IT depending on your skills. This position has a wide range of responsibilities with plenty of room for growth.
Most tasks will be trained on the job. Other skills that are brought along that can be applied will be remunerated accordingly. See more below:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Please note that we are unable to respond to your application if you don’t meet ALL of the below basic requirements:
- Must currently be in Japan.
- Native English level ability (equivalent to TOEIC OF 900+).
- Including the ability to check for mistakes, understand native nuances, and write professionally.
- Ability to handle basic Japanese in a professional work environment.
- Must be able to operate Windows OS, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to translate Japanese into natural English
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Understanding of HTML / CSS
- Experience with e-commerce
- Photoshop/Illustrator experience
- Video editing experience
- IT Skills
- Knowledge and passion for food & cooking
THESE SKILLS WILL BE REMUNERATED EXTRA IF YOU BRING THEM ALONG:
- IT Skills (networking, printers, computers, etc.)
- N1 Japanese Level
- Highly skilled in social media content creation
- Skilled and experienced in product marketing and graphic design
- Skilled and experienced with food photography
BENEFITS
- We are able to sponsor your visa if required.
- We meet all Japanese labor law requirements without exception. This includes health insurance, paid holidays, overtime pay, etc.
- Very good work-life-balance structure
- Very transparent company environment
- Strong growth, fast-paced, efficient, modern and career-oriented
- European leadership and company culture
- Multicultural staff and company culture
- Very high staff satisfaction rate
- No overtime stance and policy
- Flex day and flex time available (rules apply)
PAY
- JPY 220,000 - JPY 280,000 / month
- Up to JPY 13,000 transport allowance/month
- Pay raise every year based on performance
WORKING HOURS
- Monday - Friday
- 9:00 - 18:00 (1h break included)
- All national holidays off
START
Immediately. This is a replacement position.
FLOW AND SCREENING
- Please check if you meet all the BASIC requirements.
- Apply online, please do not send us direct emails or call in. No need for an extensive cover letter. We will not reply to applications that don’t meet the basic requirements above.
- First screening by email/messaging
- Interview and screening via online video meeting.
- Final interview in person at our office in Nagoya with a trial day (we will invite you and pay your commute.)
- Final decision and contract offer.
- Three month trial period that automatically flows into a full-time position
Location
1-3-6 Mutsuno, Atsuta Ward, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
