{"id":24604,"date":"2026-03-24T19:57:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/job\/061886\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T19:57:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:57:26","slug":"061886","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/d3q8xutu1rneyj.cloudfront.net\/en\/job\/061886\/","title":{"rendered":"Sales Operations &#8211; Japanese Bilingual"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Industry: Wholesale<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Job : Japanese Bilingual Sales \/Operations Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Salary: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Approx.<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">$100,000 $120,000\/year<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"> (depending on experience)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Location &amp; Work Style<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Fully remote (U.S.-based)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Open to candidates nationwide<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Candidates based in Los Angeles are also welcome<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">About the Company<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">A dynamic company connecting Japanese manufacturers and suppliers with the U.S. retail market. The team manages the full product lifecycle\u2014from sourcing in Japan to distribution across the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Position Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">This is a <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">highly versatile, cross-functional role<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"> that goes beyond a single specialization. Rather than focusing only on sales or operations, this position bridges:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Sales support<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Procurement &amp; sourcing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Inventory management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Vendor coordination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Cross-border communication (Japan\u2013U.S.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Depending on your strengths and background, the role can be tailored to maximize your impact and growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">You will play a key role in supporting the flow of goods from Japanese suppliers to U.S. retailers while ensuring smooth operations and strong partner relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Coordinate <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">procurement and sourcing operations<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"> with Japanese vendors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Support <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">sales activities<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">, including order processing and client coordination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Manage and track <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">inventory levels and logistics<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Communicate with <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">vendors, suppliers, and business partners<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Facilitate <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">smooth communication between Japan and the U.S. teams<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Handle a wide range of <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">sales operations \/ procurement \/ account coordination tasks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Ideal Candidate Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">This role is well-suited for candidates who have experience in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Trading companies, wholesalers, or distributors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Manufacturers handling physical products<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Businesses involving <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">importing from Japan and selling in the U.S.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Sales, sales operations, or supply chain roles involving <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">tangible goods<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">You are likely someone who:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Is comfortable working with <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">inventory, logistics, and detailed coordination<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Enjoys hands-on, operational work (not purely strategic or abstract)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Has a strong sense of ownership and organization<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Bilingual in Japanese and English<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">English: Business level or above<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Strong communication and interpersonal skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Detail-oriented with the ability to manage operations carefully<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Able to multitask and stay organized in a dynamic environment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Preferred Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Experience across multiple functions (sales, procurement, operations, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Ability to work in <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">less structured environments<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"> and organize tasks independently<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Leadership potential and desire to grow within the company<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">Career Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">While this role has the potential to grow into a <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 11pt\">leadership or executive-track position<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\">, advancement will be based on performance and fit after joining. 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