Communication Manager (PR/Branding), Japanese speaker

We have an excellent opportunity as a Japanese speaking Communication manager in food/culinary industry, particulary has strong passion with Japanese foods.

The role is to promote Japanese food in the UK and Europe, to raise awareness and appreciation of Japanese foods and the company’s brand as an authentic Japanese foods brand in order to increase their business. The job holder is to take an important responsibility in shaping and executing the communication strategy, crafting compelling narratives and building strong relationships with the experts, influencers, and consumers. Not only the end consumers, but also the food service areas are also the main target.

Job descriptions:

• Build and maintain a network of external stakeholders and industry spokespeople in the Japanese food category in the UK and Europe (such as chefs, food educators, influencers).
• Conduct research to gain a holistic view of external stakeholders and industry spokespeople related to Japanese food in the UK and Europe
• Identify, negotiate and agree contracts with influencers/professionals and organizations related to Japanese food
• Attend meetings and get a full understanding from the brief, the end results, costs, timescales and keep both partners and internal stakeholders up-to-date on PR activities
• Develop industry, sector and product focused PR campaigns.
• Create a PR strategy that envisages the dissemination of information, including by word of mouth, to ensure that the goodness, technology and quality of Japanese food is spread throughout the UK and Europe over the medium to long term.
• Lead the creation of reethe new PR strategy and drafting of proposals.
• Develop events and campaigns to increase interest and understanding of Japanese food amongst internal members of the company.
• Ensure that all communication materials adhere to the brands guidelines and accurately reflect the company’s values and objectives
• Collect product information and business know-how on Japanese food from the parent company and convey those to their European branches.
• Gather necessary information for Mizkan Euro and to act as a liaison with the parent company.
• Use problem solving and analytical skills to devise and implement strategies.
• Prepare budget information and control the actual performances of Japanese food PR activities.
• Distribute timely information and co-ordinate with the senior management team within the company

Requirements:

• 5 years+ of relevant and solid experience as a Communication/PR management experience, preferably within related industries
• Proficiency in social media channels and how to boost brand recognition and audience engagement
• Business level of Japanese AND English language
• Excellent communication skills including negotiation
• Strong organization skills and multi-task management skills
• Event management experience is advantage

Conditions:

• Salary - Negotiable depending on experience
• Other benefits are available (Please ask for more details)

For more details, please contact us immediately!

*** Access Appointments Consultancy Ltd is a recruitment agency based in London. Please note that we’re

individual CVs. We can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in Europe and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation such as passport/visas when required. Thank you for your time and cooperation***