Japanese Food Company seeks for:
Position: Sales & Office Manager
Location: North Acton
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: up to 60K GBP
This is a dual role that combines responsibility for driving sales growth with overseeing the day-to-day operations of our small office. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage administrative tasks with efficiency and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Management
* Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve company targets.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
* Identify new business opportunities and support market expansion.
* Prepare and present regular sales reports and forecasts to senior management
* Analyse sales data to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.
* Manage and support a small sales team, setting clear goals and performance targets to keep the team motivated.
* Represent the company at exhibitions, trade shows, and client meetings.
Office Management
* Oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of a small office, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.
* Manage office administration, including correspondence, scheduling, and record-keeping.
* Handle basic bookkeeping tasks, including processing invoices, expense reports, and liaising with our external accountant.
* Support finance-related tasks such as invoicing, expenses, and budget monitoring.
* Supervise and support a small team, fostering a positive and efficient working environment.
* Coordinate with suppliers, service providers, and external partners.
* Provide regular reports to senior management and participate in scheduled management meetings.
* Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and calls, providing professional customer service.
Requirements
* Proven experience in sales and/or business development, ideally in food import/export.
* Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
* Experience in office administration or team management.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with accounting software is an advantage.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
* Language requirement Business-level English; Japanese other language skills a plus