Japanese speaking Sales Manager​/Sales Representative

Overview

A Japanese company is currently recruiting a Sales Manager/ Sales Representative to work in their Milan office.

Sector:
Sector Sales/Business Development
Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Location:

Milan, Italy

WORK TYPE: office-based
VISA SUPPORT:
Yes
BENEFITS:
Food ticket, Company Car
TYPE: full-time, permanent

WORKING HOURS:

9:00 - 18:00, from Monday to Friday
SALARY:
Sales Representative €30 – 40k, Sales Manager up to €60k (both positions including bonus)
START: within 2025

• Sales Representative – Wholesale and tenant development sales within Italy;
  Market research, business strategy formulation, and proposal of ideas;
  Preparation of sales reports;
  Business trips within Italy and Japan as required
• Sales Manager (Department Head) – Sales activities within Italy;
  Comprehensive management support for the Italian subsidiary office, approximately 30 domestic tenants, and factories;
  Financial management (fundraising, operations, preparing financial statements, financial analysis, budget vs. actual management, balance sheet and profit and loss management); cash flow management, preparing cash flow statements, achieving annual financial targets;
  Supporting labour and personnel management (recruitment, personnel affairs, payroll management, team building, development and management, employee performance evaluation, resignation procedures);
  Prevention and resolution of internal issues;
  Goal setting, operational improvement, design and enhancement of business processes, subordinate development and management;
  Market research, business strategy formulation, proposal of ideas;
  Formulation, execution and analysis of company objectives, business strategy and key performance indicators (KPIs);
  Implementation and compliance with company policies;
  Reporting company performance and results to the Board of Directors;
  Business travel within Italy and Japan as required;
  Support for resignation procedures

• Sales – Experience in food industry sales preferred; candidates without sales or industry experience but demonstrating strong interest and enthusiasm are welcome;
  Excellent team management and communication skills;
  Business-level proficiency in Japanese, English, and Italian;
  Valid driving licence
• Sales Manager (Director) – Essential:
  Practical experience in management support or managerial roles within Europe;
  Practical experience in finance, human resources, labour management, and operational management;
  Experience in the food industry is welcome;
  Excellent team management and communication skills;
  Proficiency in Japanese, English, and Italian at a business level;
  Driving licence

Visa support may be considered depending on experience.