A global food distribution company in the Mississauga, ON area is looking for a Japanese / English Bilingual Account Manager. Entry level candidates are welcome to apply. A company car will be provided to visit customers. This is a full-time, direct hire position.

Japanese / English Bilingual Account Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain relationship with existing clients and increase sales activities by acquiring new clients
• Coordinate and order international sales activities
• Collaborate with various internal departments to ensure that they fulfill all customer requests
• Maintain accurate records such as sales reports, expense reimbursement forms, billing invoices and other documents
• Communicate and report with / to upper management regarding sales activities
• Occasional domestic and international business travel as required
• Creation of sales reports and miscellaneous documentation for upper management
• Other duties as assigned

Japanese / English Bilingual Account Manager Requirements Include:

• Must be able to speak, read and write business level of Japanese
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Excellent communication and customer service skill in English and Japanese (speaking, reading and writing)
• Must be able to travel nationwide and internationally if needed
• Preferably has 1-2 years’ work experience in Sales Support / Coordination, Office Administration, or Customer Support, preferably in the food/beverage industry
• Strong computer skills and experience in Microsoft Excel (using pivot tables, formulas, Vlookup, etc.) and QuickBooks is preferred
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, lift in excess of 50 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.
We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant’s provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.
We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Customer service : 1 year (preferred)
• sales : 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• Japanese (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver’s License (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Maintain relationship with existing clients and increase sales activities by acquiring new clients
• Coordinate and order international sales activities
• Collaborate with various internal departments to ensure that they fulfill all customer requests
• Maintain accurate records such as sales reports, expense reimbursement forms, billing invoices and other documents
• Communicate and report with / to upper management regarding sales activities
• Occasional domestic and international business travel as required
• Creation of sales reports and miscellaneous documentation for upper management
• Other duties as assigne