Sales Assistant

Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $50,000.00 - $55,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

bonus

hybrid work schedule

paid overtime

Professional Development

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a reputable Japanese company known for its expertise in international trade and logistics. With its operations rooted in meticulous import and export activities, the company has set a high standard for excellence and efficiency within the trading industry. Located in Fort Lee, New Jersey, this company is committed to delivering exceptional service that bridges the gap between suppliers, customers, and logistics partners. Combining traditional Japanese business values with modern trade practices, it provides a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and innovation.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
prior import/export and logistics experience preferred
proficiency in Japanese language preferred
strong communication skills
attention to detail
ability to multitask
dependability
ability to work 9am-5pm with occasional overtime
willingness to work onsite during training
ability to use company systems for data input
adherence to company policies
willingness to support other departments as needed

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
prior experience in import/export or logistics is highly preferred
proficiency in Japanese language is highly preferred
basic clerical and administrative skills
ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
strong attention to detail and accuracy
dependable and reliable work ethic
ability to multitask and manage time efficiently
familiarity with inventory control and order processing
good team participation skills
customer service orientation

Job Duties

Prepares sales and purchase contracts
tracks merchandise statuses of pre-shipment
arranges shipments and informs all concerned parties
obtains, prepares, and/or processes required shipping documents
develops delivery order instruction (DOI) and title transfer instruction
arranges logistics and custom clearance
develops invoices, debit notes, and credit notes as necessary
updates inventory status
updates payment schedule
prepares/checks documents for payment
opens/receives Letter of Credit
collects accounts receivable
updates Accounts Receivable Trade, Accounts Payable Trade and Miscellaneous lists
inputs information into the company's system correctly
enters information to update reports such as monthly shipment/inventory report, monthly invoice summary, and monthly
sends/receives/files documents
updates unarrived inventory status
submits marine insurance as necessary
prepares documents for audit
monitors E-credit balance and alerts sales reps if necessary
seeks constant improvement in work processes
performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by manager and senior management
supports departmental work if other employees are absent
may support other departments if required
maintains high ethical standards in the workplace
reports irregular issues and problems to supervisor and works to resolve those issues
maintains good communication with other staff and outside contacts
complies with all company policies and procedures
responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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