Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown nearly 100 years now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide.

Since 2011, our affiliate, Yamasho Inc. takes pride in providing a variety of restaurant items ranging from non-food to dry and frozen food products to our restaurant customers in its current location in Elk Grove, IL. Today, the company is dedicated to meet and exceed the customers’ expectations and create a unique experience to our customers with the explosion of Japanese food and culture in America.

Benefits :

• Health and Dental Insurance for employees.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Position Summary :

The Marketing Assistant supports the company’s marketing efforts through data management, content creation, and design. This position requires a detail-oriented and creative professional who is comfortable working with both data and digital tools. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to brand growth while developing hands-on experience in marketing, design, and data analysis.

Essential Job Functions :

Physical Requirements

Location : Indoors

Other Requirements :

Business level English required – read / write / speak / listen.

Maintain a positive attitude.

Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.

Ability to work independently and as a team.

Highly self-motivated and goal-orientation is required.

At least 1 year of marketing or relevant experience, preferably in the Japanese food industry or CPG product marketing.

Must have reliable internet connection.

Knowledge and Skills

Disclaimers

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related duties as instructed or requested by the department manager or other management as needed, subject to reasonable accommodation and business needs. The information contained herein is subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, and no part of this document is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the “at-will” employment status with the Company. Requirements are subject to accommodations with ADA, FEHA, and all other applicable federal and state laws. Please report any changes of essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.

Mutual Trading Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.