Join a well-established Japanese trading company with exceptional benefits and a supportive, family-like environment! This is a rare opportunity for entry-level candidates to grow over the long term within a highly stable global company. 【Position】 Sales Assistant 【Location】 Itasca, IL 【Compensation】 $44,720/year ($21.50/hour) 【Schedule】 Monday

• Friday (Choice of 8:00 AM
• 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM
• 5:00 PM) 【Hiring Style】 Direct Hiring, Full-time ＜Job Description＞ ・Act primarily as a Sales Assistant to the Manager, assisting sales staff with orders and various projects.

・Prepare and send checks, invoices, and internal documentation/packages for domestic and international shipments daily via various courier services (UPS, FedEx, DHL, KWE, NNR, etc.). ・Call freight forwarders to arrange pick-up of documents and packages. ・Prepare and handle inquiries, purchase orders, invoices, quotations, packing lists, formal business letters, address labels, air waybills, faxes, itineraries, etc. ・Follow up and expedite quotations and Purchase Orders. ・Handle new supplier and customer onboarding in our sales tracking system. ・Provide customer service (customer care, frequent catalog mailings, checking order status, obtaining flight information, etc.). ・Negotiate with suppliers and customers regarding cost and lead times as needed. ・Prepare monthly reports for sales, purchases, and backlog orders using Access and Excel. ・Organize and store all necessary documents, files, and brochures in accordance with company policy. ・Provide coverage and support when other sales personnel are out of the office. ・Maintain a professional appearance as a salesperson (e.g., dress shirts). ・Short business trips required (approx. 1-2 times per month to Florida; a supervisor will accompany you until you are accustomed. Possible occasional trips to Japan). ＜Qualifications＞ ・Practical knowledge and working use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access to create POs, invoices, and related business documents. ・Basic math skills for preparing sales orders/reports and processing payments using internal systems. ・Business-level English required (Internal company communication is entirely in English; Japanese proficiency is NOT required). ・Bright, positive attitude with a desire to fit into a warm, high-retention corporate culture. ・No other special skills required — entry-level candidates are welcome (we plan to train and nurture you over a 3-year period!). ＜Benefit＞ ・100% Company-Paid Health Insurance (Top-grade Japan Life coverage for both employees and dependents) ・100% Company-Paid Dental Insurance (For both employees and dependents) ・100% Company-Paid Vision Insurance (For both employees and dependents) ・Paid Time Off (PTO) with a cash incentive bonus for taking 3 consecutive days off ・Annual company trips based on performance (Hawaii, Las Vegas, etc.

• held for 5 consecutive years!

) ・7-year continuous service award & Gold Medal (approx. $2,000 value) ・Latest iPad and iPhone provided (updated every few years) ・Monthly internal events (BBQ, seasonal parties, etc.)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$44,720.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Itasca, IL 60143 (Required)

Work Location:

In person