Job Description
<Duties> Business related to the expansion of exports of Japanese food and ingredients to Hong Kong and other Asian countries and regions, specifically the following services provided to key clients such as Japanese government agencies, relevant industry organizations, and producers: - Planning, proposing, and managing events for Japanese food and ingredients in Hong Kong and other Asian countries and regions (including coordination with partner companies during implementation) - Coordination with companies and partners in other Asian countries and regions for the above implementation, as well as networking to support this - Conducting marketing research (collection and analysis of macro and micro data) and surveys (setting items, aggregation, analysis) and compiling reports on these - Activities for expanding sales channels (including so-called sales operations) and building networking to support this - Planning, coordination, and management (support) of other related projects (exhibitions, business meetings, tasting events, SNS planning and operation, media relations, etc.) - Client visits and overseas business trips to the relevant regions for projects in Asian countries and regions other than Hong Kong (approximately several times a year) - Ad hoc duties
Job Requirement
- Fresh graduates are also welcome. (work experience in Japanese company or studying abroad in Japan will be an advantage.) - Business level of English or Japanese skill (in reporting to supervisor and internal meetings within the team). - Conversational level of Mandarin skill (in daily conversation with customers or partner companies in mainland China and typing are required) - A strong interest in food (especially Japanese ingredients, foods, and Japanese cuisine) - No experience in the logistics industry is required but experience in the food-related industry is welcome. - Experience in either promotional event operations or PR operations is desirable. - PC Skills; ・EXCEL/WORD (Business level: capable of compiling reports for marketing and research, proposals, etc.) ・PPT (capable of compiling proposals and reports, and presenting to stakeholders, etc.) ・Graphic design related software (not mandatory but desirable) - Other marketing-related knowledge (not mandatory but desirable) - Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively within a team with a high sense of responsibility in carrying out tasks. - The ability to act proactively rather than waiting for instructions. - Strong analytical skills with a multi-perspective approach to problem-solving. - A cheerful personality with a strong willingness to take on new challenges. - Using social media daily and having a strong interest in digital marketing.