Ref: TY46330
A Japanese organisation is seeking a Japanese-speaking Investment Officer. A strong ability to communicate in Japanese (written & spoken) is essential in addition to totally fluent English. Additional experience of living in Japan and/or working in a Japanese corporate office, and/or knowledge of Japanese business culture would be beneficial.
Key Tasks:
Export promotion-related work (Trade)
-Responding to inquiries of Japanese product exports and providing information by e-mail, telephone and in person
-Collecting information, prepare documents and reports on import and sales regulations and systems in the target countries
-Responding to consultations from Japanese companies on market research, buyer listings in cooperation with HQ, regional offices, coordinators in the target country
-Assisting in export promotion-related work
General Affairs
-Receiving enquiries internally and externally, mainly in English, and passes them on to the appropriate department or the appropriate person
-Conducting work related to the office environment and facilities, and liaising and coordinating with relevant parties
IDEAL APPLICANT
IT: Solid skills in Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Language: Totally fluent English (native level) and business level fluency in Japanese would be highly advantageous
Soft skills: *A good understanding of social, cultural, and business practices in the UK and are able to work in a way that builds trust with UK companies.
*Flexible, sociable, and cooperative, with excellent language, communication, and summarisation skills
*Information-gathering and strong networking skills
*Reliable person, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks during busy periods
Employment: Temporary (With a possibility to become a permanent depending on your performance, and the salary will be reviewed.)
Working hours: 9.30am to 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch break
Working place: Office located in City of London
Salary range: Around £13-14 per hour including holiday pay, depending on skills and experience (from the 13th week the holiday pay will be increased)
Contract period: April 2025 to end of March 2026 (There is a possibility to be extend)
** All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
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