Sales Assistant- Japanese Bilingual

Sales Assistant•Japanese Bilingual Santa Ana, CA Job Details Full-time $22•$24 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Accounts receivable Customer communication Microsoft Excel Sales reporting Customer service Writing skills English Purchase order management Japanese Administrative experience Inside sales Salesforce Cloud Sales management systems proficiency Data entry Organizational skills Purchasing Customer support CRM system proficiency Productivity software Communication skills Technical Proficiency Entry level Full Job Description

JAPANESE BILINGUAL SALES ASSISTNAT

Location:

Santa Ana, CA Company:

Electronics devices and related products

Full-time/Non-exempt Salary Range:

$22-24/hour Work hours: M-F 8:30a•5:00p 7.5 hours/day ONSITE work Position overview Our client company 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. 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.