Dec 14

Job: Japanese/English Bilingual Sales Assistant in NYC (temp to possibly hire)

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via Actus Consulting Group. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

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Job Position: Japanese/English Bilingual Sales Assistant in NYC (temp to possibly hire)

Job Details:

The New York office of a Japanese trading company specializing in Iron and Steel (Ferrous) products seeks an assistant to the company President who is responsible for all the business activities in this small office of currently 3 staff (President, Accountant and Logistics Coordinator).

The job includes not only secretarial duties such as managing phone calls and emails for the President, preparation of various reports to be submitted to their HQ in Japan or presentation materials, arranging business trips for the President, etc., but supportive duties to the President from the every aspects of their business. He/She who fills this position will be expected to learn about the company’s business, clients, markets, reporting duties, and more. It will be a great chance for those who are interested in learning global business.

No prior experience necessary but welcome. Must be able to communicate in Japanese at Business level at least verbally. Business-level (or more advanced) English language skills both verbally and in writing, good PC skills required. Must have bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics or related field. Some knowledge of Accountancy will be very helpful.

The job starts as a full-time temp assignment but there is a big possibility to be hired as a permanent employee depending on your performance. The hourly wage while temping will be around $16. (Negotiation may be possible depending on your experience.) Business hours are 9am to 5pm with an hour of unpaid lunch break, Mon through Fri.

How to apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter as an MS Word attachment to moya@actus-usa.com to apply. Make sure to mention in your email to what position you are applying.