Position Summary
Maruwa America Corp. is seeking a bilingual Sales Assistant to support our sales team. This role is responsible for processing purchase orders (POs), managing shipment coordination, and handling customer communication. While customers are 100% based in the U.S. (English communication), frequent interaction with our Japan headquarters and factories (mainly via email in Japanese) is also required. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in both English and Japanese.
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Key responsibilities :
- Process and manage purchase orders (POs) received by the sales team.
- Coordinate shipment processing and related documentation.
- Communicate with customers regarding PO and shipment status, accounts receivable, and related matters (primarily in English).
- Communicate with Japanese headquarters and factories regarding orders, shipments, and other operational issues (primarily in Japanese, via email).
- Use OMS (Order Management System) for processing and tracking.
- Handle transactions and data input through customer portals as needed.
- Support sales reporting and data management using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office tools.
- Assist with Salesforce operations (experience preferred).
- Provide administrative support for various ad-hoc tasks as required.
Required Qualifications :
Language Skills : Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese (reading, writing, and email correspondence required).Technical Skills : Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word (mandatory).Experience with OMS or similar order management systems preferred.Salesforce experience a plus.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Prior experience in inside sales, customer support, or sales assistant roles preferred.Employer Information :
Company name : Maruwa America Corporation
Form of employment : Full-Time, Santa Ana office
Work Hours & Schedule :
Standard workday : 7.5 hours per day.Flexible start time : between 7 : 30 AM and 9 : 30 AM in 30-minute increments.Hybrid schedule : 2–3 days per week in office, remaining days remote.Compensation & Benefits
Starting wage : $22+ / hour (Negotiable, based on experience)Probation period : None.Paid Time Off (PTO) : 10 days in the first year.Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision insurance effective from the first day of the month following hire date.401(k) : Eligibility begins after 6 months of employment.