Overview
Japanese Bilingual Sales Assistant Jobs in Torrance, CA at Quick USA
[ Position ​​​​​]
Sales Assistant
[ Summary ]
This position is responsible for supporting sales operations and providing customer service by handling sales order processing, coordinating domestic and international shipments, and assisting with import/export and administrative activities.
The Sales Assistant works closely with customers, vendors, freight forwarders, and internal teams to ensure smooth daily operations and timely delivery of products and services.
[ Essential Duties ]
1) Sales Support
Respond to customer and supplier inquiries via phone, email, and fax in a professional and timely manner.
Prepare quotations, sales documents, promotional materials, and translations between English and Japanese as needed.
Assist with sales activities, marketing efforts, trade shows, travel arrangements, and industry research.
2) Sales Administration
Process sales orders, purchase orders, invoices, and related documentation.
Enter and maintain sales data in Microsoft Great Plains.
Prepare monthly sales and inventory reports and assist with inventory control and audits.
3) Import/Export & Shipping Coordination
Arrange domestic and international shipments with freight forwarders and carriers.
Prepare and verify shipping documents and ensure compliance with customs and trade regulations.
Track shipments, resolve delivery issues, maintain shipping records, and coordinate with customers, vendors, and sales staff.
4) Office Administration
Answer phones, manage mail and office supplies, greet visitors, and support general office operations.
Coordinate company events, seasonal gifts, and administrative databases.
Report operational issues and suggest process improvements to management as needed.
​​​​​​​[ Working Hours / Working style ​​​​​​​]
​​​​​​​8:30am-5:30pm
​​​​​​​[ Working Location ​​​​​​​]
Torrance, CA
​​​​​​​[ Salary / Benefit ​​​​​​​]
$55K-62K
Insurance Coverage（PPO：Medical,Dental,Vision＆Prescription）
401K Saving Plan
Holidays
Vacation Days
Sick Days
Bereavement Leave
Company Holiday
​​​​​​​[ Holidays ​​​​​​​]
Saturdays, Sundays, and Major National Holidays
​​​​​​​[ Qualifications ​​​​​​​]
Associate’s degree or equivalent, plus at least five (5) years of experience in import/export and/or sales administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bilingual in English and Japanese, both verbal and written; Spanish is a plus.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, contracts, forms, and instructions.
​​​​​​​Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Great Plains; able to create custom reports as needed.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Professional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with management, staff, customers, and vendors.
Pay: $26.00 – $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Import/Export or Sales Administration: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Japanese (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Japanese Bilingual Sales Assistant
Company: Quick USA
Location: Torrance, CA
