Sales Assistant - Japanese Bilingual

We are currently seeking a Sales Assistant(Inside Sales) for a Japanese electrical component distributor.

SUMMARY

Support sales activity under Sales Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Communicate with customers and vendors getting orders, answering questions, responding to complaints, resolving problems, issuing quotes, etc.
• Communicate with other staff proceeding with the above activity.
• Enters data into the operation system as needed.
• Completes various reports related to sales, shipping, and raw materials. 
• Check customers' EDI (Electronic Data Interchanges) files and take proper action from them.
• Ensures that the backlog matches customers' open purchase orders. 
• Coordinates month-end activities.
• Review sales orders and invoices for accuracy.
• Works closely with other departments to ensure good communication to meet customer expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Two years of college or associate's degree; or six months to one-year

SKILLS

• Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals,
  correspondence, agreements, instructions, sales orders, freight documents, etc.
  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to
  customers, vendors, or employees of the organization in Japanese and English.
  
• Mathematical skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
• Must have computer skills.

Working hours: 8:00~16:30 (Monday-Friday)

Location: Irving, TX (A hybrid work arrangement will be available after the probationary period)

Start Date: in late February or early March.

Benefits: Health, Life, Dental, Vision, 401K

Probationary Period: about 3 months

Visa Support: No